Senate approves bill to fund government into December, but House support remains uncertain

TL;DR

The Senate approved a continuing resolution to fund the government until December 11.
The bill passed the Senate with a 90-6 vote, aiming to avoid a government shutdown.
The House previously passed its own continuing resolution with strong Republican support and Democratic opposition.
The Senate's bill includes a provision to close a loophole preventing funds from being transferred to Border Patrol.
A temporary ban on a proposed rule concerning federal grants is included, which could face opposition in the House.
Lawmakers are motivated to avoid another government shutdown due to past disruptions and approaching midterm elections.

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