Congress Gridlock: SAVE Act, Farm Bill, CR
Senate passed bipartisan CR 90-6 to fund government through Dec. 11, blocking grant cuts. SAVE Act stalling; Republicans will try via budget package in September. Farm bill stalled over SNAP cost-shift dispute; work resumes in September. Petty feud freezes Congress; 21% passage rate. McConnell's hypocrisy on medical leave noted.
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Updated Aug 14, 2026