NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 8, 2026Hillsborough
Senate approves temporary funding bill to prevent government shutdown through December 11
The Senate passed a continuing resolution to maintain federal government funding through December 11, aiming to avoid a shutdown before the midterm elections. The measure now moves to the House of Representatives for a vote before Congress begins a five-week recess.
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This legislation ensures federal agencies and services remain operational through December 11, preventing a potential government during the lead-up to the midterm elections.
Key Facts
- The Senate passed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the federal government.
- The funding extension is set to expire on December 11.
- The vote count for the bill was 90-6.
- The bill was passed early Saturday morning.
- The legislation aims to prevent a government shutdown before the midterm elections.
- The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration.
- Congress is scheduled to begin a five-week recess following this action.
Who's Mentioned
personTim Sheehy“Senator (R-Mont.)”personShelley Moore Capito“Senator (R-W.V.)”organizationHouse of Representatives“The legislative body that must also pass the bill.”personJohn Thune“Senate Majority Leader (R-S.D.)”personJohn Kennedy“Senator (R-La.)”organizationWhite House“The executive branch that inserted a provision into the bill.”personMaria Cantwell“Senator (D-Wash.)”personChuck Schumer“Senate Democratic Leader (N.Y.)”organizationUnited States Senate“The legislative body that passed the funding bill.”personTed Cruz“Senate Commerce Committee Chairman (R-Texas)”personTed Budd“Senator (R-N.C.)”personSteve Daines“Senator (R-Mont.)”personRand Paul“Senator (R-Ky.)”personTodd Blanche“Attorney General nominee”personSusan Collins“Senator (R-Maine), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee”personRuss Vought“Director of the Office of Management and Budget”