The U.S. Senate passed a stopgap funding bill on Friday that will fund the government through December 11, preventing a shutdown and avoiding a messy battle over federal spending before the midterm elections. The continuing resolution (CR) passed by a 90-6 vote, with Sen. Darline Graham voting present.
Key Takeaways
The U.S. Senate passed a stopgap funding bill to prevent a government shutdown through December 11, avoiding a pre-election battle over federal spending.
- Senate passes CR with 90-6 vote
- Bill includes provisions blocking Trump's grant rule and border patrol funding loophole
- House previously approved different CR ending on December 4
- Senate Democrats highlight changes addressing issues in the House bill
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1 Difference FoundAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Cr Date | 1 Difference | Majority reports CR ends December 4; UPI says House passed similar bill on July 22 | ▼ |
| Senate Vote | Broad Agreement | 90-6 vote with Graham voting present | |
| Senate Recess | Broad Agreement | Senate recess until September 14 |
House Cr Date
▼Majority reports CR ends December 4; UPI says House passed similar bill on July 22
Senate Vote
Broad Agreement90-6 vote with Graham voting present
Senate Recess
Broad AgreementSenate recess until September 14
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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. Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins called the CR 'a major step toward averting a damaging shutdown.' The government will shut down after September 30 if new funding is not approved.
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. The Senate is now also on a five-week recess and scheduled to return September 14.
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.' The bill also delays a ban on intoxicating hemp products until December.
Sen. John Kennedy expressed his intention to fight against blocking Trump's grant overhaul in December, while Collins and Sen. Patty Murray stated their opposition to the administration's plans. Rep. Rosa DeLauro praised the Senate bill for including the grant and immigration enforcement language but emphasized the need for full-year funding bills.
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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