Senate to vote on stopgap bill to keep government open through Dec. 11– www.washingtontimes.com
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The Senate is set to take a test vote Monday on a stopgap appropriations bill that will keep the government open through Dec. 11.
The measure, released Sunday evening, has bipartisan support and is expected to earn more than the 60 votes needed to overcome any filibuster.
Current government funding does not expire until Sept. 30, but lawmakers are eager to act early to avoid a shutdown ahead of the midterm elections this fall.
The stopgap, known as a continuing resolution or CR, extends fiscal 2026 funding levels 10 weeks into fiscal 2027, with some adjustments for programs that require more flexibility.
Appropriators are hoping the new Dec. 11 deadline will provide enough extra time for them to negotiate and pass full-year appropriations bills for the remainder of the fiscal year.