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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 8, 2026Hillsborough

Senate approves temporary funding bill to prevent government shutdown through December 11

The Senate passed a continuing resolution to maintain federal government funding through December 11, aiming to avoid a shutdown before the midterm elections. The measure now moves to the House of Representatives for a vote before Congress begins a five-week recess.

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Why It Matters

This legislation ensures federal agencies and services remain operational through December 11, preventing a potential government during the lead-up to the midterm elections.

Key Facts

  • The Senate passed a continuing resolution to fund the federal government until December 11.
  • The vote count for the bill was 90-6.
  • The bill aims to prevent a government shutdown prior to the midterm elections.
  • The legislation has been sent to the House of Representatives for consideration.
  • Congress is scheduled to begin a five-week recess following this action.
  • The bill includes a provision previously inserted by the White House.

Who's Mentioned

other43“43-day government shutdown”personTim Sheehy“Senator supporting hemp industry”personShelley Moore Capito“Senator supporting shutdown prevention”organizationHouse of Representatives“The legislative body that must also pass the bill.”personJohn Thune“Senate Majority Leader”personJohn Kennedy“Senator who warned of potential shutdown”organizationWhite House“The executive branch that inserted a provision into the bill.”personMaria Cantwell“Senator involved in college athlete legislation”personChuck Schumer“Senate Democratic Leader”organizationOffice of Management and Budget“Subject of rulemaking restrictions”organizationFood and Drug Administration“Regulatory body for hemp products”organizationUnited States Senate“The legislative body that passed the funding bill.”personTed Cruz“Senate Commerce Committee Chairman”other461“Percentage increase in pediatric cannabis poisoning”personTed Budd“Senator who attempted to strip hemp provision”personSteve Daines“Senator supporting hemp industry”other32“Votes against tabling amendment”personRand Paul“Senator supporting hemp industry”personTodd Blanche“Attorney General nominee”personSusan Collins“Senate Appropriations Committee Chair who opposed OMB rulemaking”other61“Votes to table amendment”personRuss Vought“Director of the Office of Management and Budget”