Overview

• The Senate voted down both a Republican continuing resolution and a Democratic alternative, leaving no temporary funding in place.
• The House had approved the GOP stopgap 217–212 to extend funding generally through Nov. 21.
• Only 44 senators backed the Republican plan and a separate Democratic proposal also fell short of the 60 votes required to advance, highlighting the need for bipartisan support.
• With the Senate out until Sept. 29 for Rosh Hashanah, the next potential votes could come Sept. 29–30, just days before the deadline.
• Democrats are divided over whether to support the stopgap as President Trump says a shutdown is possible, and agencies warn of furloughs and service disruptions if funding lapses.