House returns to vote on Senate-passed government funding bill

Federal Government Funding·Latest event September 2, 2026

Aug 31

House returns to vote on Senate-passed government funding bill

Speaker Mike Johnson plans to bring a Senate-approved spending bill to the floor this week as House Republicans seek to avert a government shutdown. The stopgap funding measure would maintain federal operations through early December. This legislative push follows the Senate's passage of a continuing resolution earlier this month. House Republicans face pressure to avoid a shutdown before the November elections. In addition to the funding bill, the House is scheduled to consider a resolution condemning socialism.

WATCH LIVE: House returns after August recess to tackle stopgap spending bill and moreHouse returns from five weeks away with a top priority: avoid a government shutdownJohnson faces pressure to cut out early

Aug 8

Senate passes 90-6 bipartisan deal to fund the government through December 11

The Senate approved a continuing resolution to maintain current federal spending levels, ensuring the government remains operational past the upcoming November elections. Led by Appropriations Chair Susan Collins, the 90-6 bipartisan vote sends the measure to the House for final approval before the funding deadline. Supporters praised the deal as evidence of Congress effectively managing fiscal responsibilities without the immediate threat of a shutdown. While the funding bill moved forward, the session also saw the confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General. Senator Lisa Murkowski opposed the nomination, citing concerns about the nominee's independence from the administration. This opposition prompted criticism from Trump, highlighting internal party tensions even as the Senate successfully averted a fiscal crisis.

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Aug 8

Senate funds government through December 11 and confirms Blanche before recess

The Senate voted 90-6 to approve a continuing resolution that extends federal operations through December 11. This measure prevents a government shutdown ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. The legislation specifically blocks a Trump rule that would have increased political oversight of federal grant approvals. The spending package omits emergency funding for the Iran war and voter identification requirements requested by Trump. Following the vote and the confirmation of Todd Blanche as attorney general, the Senate adjourned for a five-week recess. Other legislative priorities remain stalled until the chamber returns.

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Aug 8

Senate passes stopgap funding bill to prevent government shutdown

The Senate voted 90 to 6 to approve a continuing resolution that maintains federal operations through December 11. This bipartisan agreement prevents a shutdown just weeks before the midterm elections. Senate Democrats claimed they stood up for Americans during the budget negotiations. However, some critics argued that Majority Leader Schumer conceded to Republican demands after months of uncertainty. The legislation specifically excludes emergency funding for the Iran war and voter identification requirements requested by Trump. It also restricts the administration from transferring certain Border Patrol funds. While the Senate passed the measure with a wide margin, its path through the House remains uncertain.

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