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Congressional Gridlock and Shutdown Risk

Congressional Gridlock and Shutdown Risk

Senate passes CR 90-6 through Dec. 11, but House version differs; shutdown risk remains. Farm bill 2.0 fails in Senate committee 10-11, deepening split; next try in September. House-Senate feud over SAVE Act freezes Congress. OMB funding block included in CR.

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Updated Aug 24, 2026