House passes short-term funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election
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The House had not passed the short-term funding bill described in the supplied story as of September 1, 2026, according to the latest congressional and news records reviewed. House lawmakers returned from a five-week recess with the Senate-passed measure, H.R. 6500, at the top of their agenda. The Senate approved it 90-6 on August 8, and the measure would fund federal agencies generally through December 11, beyond the November 3 midterm elections. Official House scheduling records and September 1 reporting showed the House preparing for, rather than completing, its vote. The legislation therefore had not yet reached President Donald Trump’s desk. The supplied claim of a 370-48 House vote is not supported by the accessible official record. The measure includes provisions concerning federal grants, Border Patrol funding and hemp products. Current funding expires September 30, leaving Congress a deadline to act before a potential shutdown. Agencies remain funded for now.
Timeline
- On July 21, 2026, House passed separate funding bill earlier.
- On July 31, 2026, Senate negotiations over stopgap provisions continued.
- On August 2, 2026, Senate leaders unveiled compromise funding proposal.
- On August 8, 2026, Senate passed H.R. 6500, 90-6.
- On August 10, 2026, Senate formally sent legislation to House.
- On August 26, 2026, GOP leaders planned expedited House consideration.
- On August 31, 2026, House returned after five-week summer recess.
- On September 1, 2026, lawmakers prepared for Senate vote Tuesday.
- On September 30, 2026, current funding is scheduled to expire.
- On November 3, 2026, midterm elections occur before December deadline.
- On December 11, 2026, stopgap funding could expire if enacted.
- Over coming weeks, House passage remains necessary before funding expires.
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