House and Senate take different paths to avoid shutdown before midterms
Summary
Congress faces a deadline on October 1 to fund the government and avoid a shutdown before the midterm elections. The House and Senate are taking different approaches: the House plans a GOP-led funding measure, while the Senate is working on a bipartisan bill requiring Democratic support.Key Facts
- Current government funding expires on October 1.
- The House plans to vote on a stopgap funding measure to last through the midterms.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune is working on a bipartisan continuing resolution to avoid a shutdown.
- The Senate requires 60 votes to pass most bills, needing support from Democrats.
- The House can pass funding bills with a simple majority, allowing partisan action.
- Appropriations Chair Senator Susan Collins is drafting a bipartisan funding bill.
- Past shutdowns this year and last fall have been among the longest in history.
- Lawmakers will likely postpone final funding decisions until after the August recess.
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