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Senate passes bill to fund government in bid to avert shutdown ahead of midterm elections
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· August 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This bill would provide funding until December 11.
The Senate has taken action to prevent a government shutdown by passing a funding extension bill. This bill would provide funding until December 11. The move comes ahead of the midterm elections and before the September 30 deadline.
The bill's fate is uncertain as it now needs to be considered by the House. The House has already passed a different funding measure, and it is unclear how the differences between the two will be resolved. Further details on the bill and its potential impact are available from the source, including differences between the Senate and House measures.
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Category: government Published: August 8, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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