House passes funding bill, avoiding shutdown ahead of midterm elections
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The U.S. House passed a continuing resolution to keep the federal government funded through Dec. 11. The measure is intended to avoid a government shutdown ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
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Sep 1, 2026
The House approved a continuing resolution that extends federal funding through Dec. 11. This was done to prevent a lapse that could trigger a government shutdown as midterm elections approach. What happens after Dec. 11 will depend on whether lawmakers pass a new funding package in time. The vote matters because it keeps government operations funded for the near term.
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