Congress Passes Stopgap Bill, Averts Shutdown Until December

Lawmakers face another funding deadline as the holiday season approaches, with bipartisan negotiations expected to continue.

Congress approved a three-month continuing resolution to fund the government through December 20, avoiding an imminent shutdown.
The stopgap measure passed with significant bipartisan support in both the House and Senate and now awaits President Biden's signature.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has vowed to avoid a year-end omnibus spending bill, despite the challenge of negotiating full-year appropriations.
Debate over funding priorities and strategies is expected to intensify following the November elections, potentially impacting the final budget decisions.
The continuing resolution includes additional funds for the Secret Service following recent assassination attempts, among other specific allocations.