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The Senate government funding bill
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Where it stands
The Senate government funding bill cleared a procedural hurdle, but senators still want to complete the final bill to avoid another shutdown fight this fall. The bill’s completion remains unresolved in the latest report, aired August 8, 2026.
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The story so far
Update 1
Senate Went 90-6 Overnight to Keep the Government Open Past the Midterms
After a procedural tease, the Senate passed a stopgap 90-6 through Dec. 11, dodging a pre-midterm shutdown but leaving the House and a lame-duck fight to come.
Still open after this report
- No verified final House vote count or timetable beyond September return, and exact wording of leadership statements is not in these materials.
- The prior record shutdown referenced in earlier coverage is not dated in these sources.
History
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Who's involved
People
Donald TrumpPresident of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)1 report
John ThuneAmerican politician (born 1961)1 report
Pete RickettsUnited States Senator from Nebraska since 20231 report
Ted BuddUnited States Senator from North Carolina since 20231 report
Places
- United States CapitolWashington, DC 20004, USA1 report
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