Continuing Resolution

Republicans face a jam-packed legislative agenda in September following their return from recess. Their priorities include passing a short-term stopgap spending measure, also known as a continuing resolution. The group has limited time to clear these biggest remaining priorities before the midterm election crunch.

The U.S. Senate conducted a lengthy session before adjourning for recess, passing sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin and related figures via a bipartisan education bill. Additionally, senators advanced measures concerning government funding through Dec. 11 and were expected to confirm appointments, including acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, while also discussing a bill for college athletes’ compensation.

A U.S. Senate stopgap spending bill failed to renew $38.6 billion annually in transportation funding from the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law, which expires Sept. 30. States will face reduced federal transportation budgets starting Oct. 1, impacting programs for bridges, airports, and transit.

The Senate overwhelmingly approved a stopgap funding bill with an 89-4 vote to prevent a government shutdown ahead of the fall midterms. The bipartisan support cleared the first major hurdle for the continuing resolution.

Senate Republicans and Democrats cleared a procedural hurdle for a short-term government funding extension through early December, avoiding a shutdown ahead of the midterms. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer supported the bipartisan plan, which aims to provide stability amid previous shutdowns linked to issues like Obamacare tax subsidies and immigration enforcement.

Senate Republicans and Democrats cleared a procedural hurdle for a short-term funding extension to prevent a government shutdown through the midterm elections. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer endorsed the bipartisan plan, aligning with Republican efforts to ensure government funding continuity.

A bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee deal freezes the Trump administration's proposed federal grant criteria and extends highway funding, keeping the government funded until Dec. 11. The agreement avoids a government shutdown and maintains current spending levels, differing from the House's more partisan stopgap measure.

The Senate’s stopgap funding bill rejects special requests for a Trump battleship and munitions. If passed by the Senate and House, the continuing resolution would extend federal funding until Dec. 11.

Eric Fanning, chief of the Aerospace Industries Association, discusses industry perspectives on a potential continuing resolution being considered by Congress.

A House-passed stopgap budget to fund government operations through Dec. 4 is stalled in the Senate as Republicans delay a vote, creating uncertainty ahead of a potential shutdown. Senate Majority Leader John Thune seeks bipartisan cooperation, while House Republicans consider leveraging a shutdown dispute as a political strategy for the midterms.

The U.S. House passed a stopgap spending bill to keep the government operational through December 4, avoiding a shutdown before the October 1 fiscal year start. The 220-205 vote was largely along party lines, with Republicans opposing Democratic requests for funding adjustments and reforms. The Senate is expected to revise the bill before finalizing it.

Andy Biggs, a Trump ally, won the Republican nomination for Arizona governor. The US House of Representatives approved a stopgap measure to prevent a government shutdown until early December, with the resolution needing bipartisan support in the Senate.

Andy Biggs, a congressman endorsed by Donald Trump, won the Republican nomination for Arizona governor. The US House of Representatives passed a stopgap measure to prevent a government shutdown until December 4, which now requires bipartisan support in the Senate.

The U.S. House approved a stopgap spending bill to keep the government operational through December 4, avoiding a shutdown before the November midterms. The measure, passed along party lines, will face revisions in the Senate, where bipartisan negotiations are anticipated to finalize funding before the Oct. 1 fiscal year start.

The US House of Representatives approved a stopgap measure to prevent a government shutdown until 4 December, with the vote passing 220-205. The bill aims to avoid a contentious issue before the November midterm elections and now moves to the Senate for bipartisan approval.

The House passed a temporary funding bill to keep the government operational through Dec. 4, avoiding a potential shutdown ahead of midterm elections. The party-line vote of 220-205 was driven by GOP leaders aiming to prevent voter dissatisfaction and prioritize a separate $95 billion defense and elections bill. Democrats criticized the measure as one-sided and lacking bipartisan negotiation.

The House has passed a continuing resolution to fund the federal government until Dec. 4, allowing the government funding debate to be postponed past the midterm elections. The measure now moves to the Senate, where it may encounter challenges.

The House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution to extend federal funding until Dec. 4, avoiding a government shutdown until after the November midterms. The 220-205 vote largely split along party lines, with nearly all Republicans supporting the bill and most Democrats opposing it. House Republicans framed the measure as avoiding chaos before elections, while Democrats criticized it for potential funding flexibility issues.

The House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution to extend federal funding until Dec. 4, avoiding a government shutdown until after the November midterms. The bill passed 220 to 205, with most Republicans supporting it and nearly all Democrats opposing it. Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans aim to prevent a spending fight before the midterms, while Democrats criticized the measure for potential funding flexibility issues.

Senate Republicans are considering a separate stopgap spending bill as House Republicans advance their own funding measure to keep the government operational until after the midterm elections. Senate Democrats and Republicans have discussed a Senate-specific stopgap bill with exceptions to avoid service disruptions, while House GOP leaders cite Senate delays as a reason to push their legislation. Senate Democratic leader Patty Murray expressed concerns about potential flaws in the House bill but acknowledged bipartisan efforts to explore alternatives.

Senators James Lankford and Maggie Hassan propose the 'Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026' to eliminate shutdowns by automatically enacting a Continuing Resolution if Congress fails to pass funding bills. The act would require Congress to remain in session until budget negotiations conclude, ensuring federal workers and programs remain funded.