Senate passes stopgap funding bill to prevent shutdown ahead of midterms
Summary
The Senate approved a short-term funding bill to keep the federal government running until December 11. This stops a government shutdown before the upcoming midterm elections. The bill will now go to the House of Representatives for approval.Key Facts
- The Senate voted early Saturday morning to pass a funding bill.
- The bill will fund the government until December 11.
- The vote count was 90 in favor and 6 against.
- Republicans debated a rule added by the White House before voting.
- The bill aims to prevent a government shutdown before the midterms.
- After passing, the Senate will start a five-week break.
- The bill now moves to the House for approval.
- The midterm elections are the main reason for avoiding a shutdown now.
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