Senate feeling good about avoiding pre-election shutdown
Summary
Senators from both parties are hopeful they can avoid a government shutdown before the elections by agreeing on a temporary funding bill. However, there are still disagreements, especially over defense spending related to Iran, and some budget measures have stalled.Key Facts
- Senators want a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government funded past the election.
- The House passed a short-term spending bill, but Senate leaders are not currently considering it.
- Senate Republicans and Democrats are negotiating but have not reached a final agreement yet.
- Defense spending talks are complicated by President Trump’s increased conflict with Iran.
- Some House Republicans are frustrated with the Senate's decision to delay reconciliation legislation until after funding is secured.
- Other pending Senate priorities include surveillance authorization, a defense policy bill, and a cryptocurrency law.
- There is pressure to pass a Russia sanctions bill following Senator Lindsey Graham’s death.
- Senate leaders aim to confirm important nominations like the director of national intelligence and the attorney general.
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