The US Senate passed a government funding bill on Friday that will prevent a shutdown through December 11, more than a month past the midterm elections. The continuing resolution (CR) passed by a 90-6 vote and aims to avoid a messy battle over federal spending in the weeks leading up to the November 3 vote.
Key Takeaways
The US Senate passed a government funding bill to prevent a shutdown through December 11, which still needs House approval. The measure passed by a 90-6 vote and aims to avoid a messy battle over federal spending before the midterm elections.
- Senate passes continuing resolution (CR) with 90-6 vote
- Funding extends until December 11, past midterm elections
- Measure avoids major changes to current funding levels
- House previously approved different CR ending on December 4
- Democrats block White House rule allowing grant cancellations
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1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Vote Date | 1 Difference | Different accounts of when the House will vote | ▼ |
| Senate Vote | Broad Agreement | 90-6 in favor of CR | |
| Funding Duration | Broad Agreement | Until December 11, 2024 | |
| White House Rule | Broad Agreement | Senate CR blocks White House grant cancellation rule until December 11 |
House Vote Date
▼Different accounts of when the House will vote
Senate Vote
Broad Agreement90-6 in favor of CR
Funding Duration
Broad AgreementUntil December 11, 2024
White House Rule
Broad AgreementSenate CR blocks White House grant cancellation rule until December 11
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The measure's passage signals recognition by both parties that they would prefer to avoid a shutdown, according to multiple reports. The government will shut down after September 30 if new funding is not approved. Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins called the CR "a major step toward averting a damaging shutdown."
The House had last month approved a different CR that would continue funding until December 4, according to The Guardian. It remains unclear which bill will ultimately be adopted as the House is on recess until late August.
Senate Democrats highlighted several issues in the House bill addressed by the Senate's version. The Senate CR blocks a new White House rule that Democrats fear would allow grant cancellations and closes a loophole allowing funds to be redirected to border patrol, according to The Guardian. Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said the CR "gives us the breathing room necessary to work out a budget."
Some government agencies shut down briefly earlier this year after Democrats held up DHS funding in protest of killings by federal agents. A bipartisan agreement was reached to fund department operations, excluding agencies involved in Trump's mass deportation push.
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