politics
Senate approves bill to fund government into December, but House support remains uncertain
Updated on: August 8, 2026 / 8:26 AM EDT / CBS News
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.