Senate passes stopgap to avert pre-election shutdown
Summary
The Senate passed a temporary funding bill to keep the government running through December 11, avoiding a shutdown before the November elections. The bill prevents some actions by President Trump's administration and now moves to the House for approval.Key Facts
- The Senate voted 90-6 in favor of the stopgap spending bill.
- The bill keeps government funding at current levels after the fiscal year ends on September 30.
- It blocks a planned rule that would let senior political appointees review federal grants more closely.
- The measure stops transfers of money to the Border Patrol from other programs.
- The bill denies $1 billion requested by the White House to start work on new battleships.
- It delays a one-month ban on intoxicating hemp products, which caused disagreement among Senate Republicans.
- The House must approve the Senate's changes after the August recess.
- This bill avoids a government shutdown before the election but could lead to tougher budget talks after the election.
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