House passes clean CR months early; Senate faces 60-vote hurdle
Key Questions
What did the House pass to fund the government?
The House passed a clean continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through Dec. 4 by a 220-205 vote, with 6 Democrats crossing over. It aims to avoid a pre-midterm shutdown.
What challenges does the Senate face with the funding bill?
The Senate faces a 60-vote hurdle to advance the measure. Democrats oppose it, calling the approach a power grab ahead of the August recess.
Why was the CR passed months early?
The early passage is a tactical move to sidestep shutdown risks before the midterms. Current funding lapses on Sept. 30, heightening shutdown odds as Congress heads into recess.
House passes clean CR to fund government through Dec. 4, 220-205, with 6 Dems crossing over. Aims to avoid pre-midterm shutdown. Senate faces 60-vote hurdle; Democrats oppose, calling it a power grab. This is a major tactical move ahead of August recess and midterms.