Senate passes funding bill to prevent shutdown through US midterms

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Updated 8.8.2026

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August 2026

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The Guardian - World NewsAug 8

Senate passes funding bill to prevent shutdown through US midterms

The US Senate passed a government funding bill with a 90-6 vote to prevent a shutdown, keeping the government funded at current levels until December 11th. This continuing resolution (CR) must still be approved by the House of Representatives. The bill's passage aims to avoid a contentious spending battle before the midterm elections. The Senate's version addresses concerns Democrats had with the House's earlier CR, including blocking a White House rule that could allow for grant cancellations and closing a loophole regarding border patrol funding. Both parties appear to prefer averting a shutdown, which would otherwise occur after September 30th.

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Associated Press (AP)Aug 8

Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election

The Senate has approved a short-term funding bill to keep federal agencies operational until early December, thereby avoiding a government shutdown before the election. This measure, passed with broad bipartisan support, funds the government at current levels and was passed unusually early, nearly two months before the fiscal year ends. Key negotiations included Democrats blocking funds for the Border Patrol and rejecting a $1 billion request for a new battleship. The bill also delays a national ban on intoxicating hemp products by one month, a provision that drew criticism from some Republicans concerned about child safety but was supported by the hemp industry. Additionally, the legislation temporarily blocks new regulations on federal grants that would require senior political appointee review. The House must still approve the bill before it goes to the President.

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US Senate passed a government funding bill to prevent a shutdown through the midterm elections.

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The continuing resolution (CR) passed by a 90-6 vote will keep the government running at its current funding levels until December 11.

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The Senate CR blocks a new rule by the White House office of management and budget that Democrats fear would allow the Trump administration to cancel grants.

— Patty Murray

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Democrats instigated a government shutdown last year when they refused to approve funding bills without an agreement to extend subsidies for Affordable Care Act health plans.

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The Senate approved a short-term measure to fund federal agencies into early December.

April 2026

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Al JazeeraApr 30

US passes law to resume DHS funding and end partial government shutdown

The United States has ended an 11-week partial government shutdown by passing a law to resume funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The House of Representatives approved a Senate proposal that excluded funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which had been a point of contention. President Donald Trump signed the bill into law, resolving the crisis that left many federal workers without pay. The shutdown had impacted agencies like the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and raised concerns about the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin expressed gratitude to employees and attributed the shutdown to Democrats, while Democratic congresswoman Zoe Lofgren welcomed the resolution.

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The Guardian - World NewsApr 30

Partial US government shutdown ends after Congress votes to fund DHS

A 75-day partial US government shutdown has concluded after the House of Representatives voted to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This resolution passed following a late-night Republican effort and a last-minute deal on ethanol fuel provisions that secured enough votes. The Republican budget blueprint enabled the passage of $75 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and border patrol along party lines, bypassing Democratic demands for oversight. President Trump has set a June 1 deadline for a final funding package, with the White House warning of potential payment issues for DHS employees from May if no action is taken. A separate bill to fund non-immigration DHS agencies still requires passage before lawmakers recess.

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A 75-day partial government shutdown ended after the House passed funding for the Department of Homeland Security via a voice vote.

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Donald Trump has set a 1 June deadline for a final funding package to reach his desk.

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The Republican resolution allows for up to $75bn in funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the border patrol.

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More than 1,100 Transportation Safety Administration agents have quit since February.

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Without action, the government will be unable to pay most DHS employees starting in May.

— The White House