Senate passes stopgap bill to fund government through December 11
The majority leader prioritizes a continuing resolution under the 3-day adjournment rule and pro-forma practice while a minority bloc objects to unanimous consent on the calendar.
The majority leader prioritizes a continuing resolution under the 3-day adjournment rule and pro-forma practice while a minority bloc objects to unanimous consent on the calendar.
Senate leaders released bipartisan CR text on August 2 that funds the government through December 11 and plans a vote this week before the scheduled state work period.
Why it matters: The CR keeps housing programs, senior food assistance, and agency operations running past the September 30 fiscal deadline and into the midterm campaign window.
Date to watch: August 10, 2026 start of the official state work period
Sources:
- U.S. Senate Tentative 2026 Legislative Schedule (2025-11-21)
https://www.senate.gov/legislative/2026_schedule.htm - Senator Murray statement on CR text release (2026-08-02)
https://www.appropriations.senate.gov/news/minority/senator-murray-on-release-of-cr-text - Senator Jim Banks list of 14 senators on recess (2026-07-31)
https://www.banks.senate.gov/news/in-the-news/here-are-the-14-senators-who-support-canceling-recess-over-save-america-act/ - Senate Calendar of Business August 3 2026 (2026-08-03)
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CCAL-119scal-2026-08-03/html/CCAL-119scal-2026-08-03-pt0.htm - Roll Call report on Thune recess remarks (2026-07-27)
https://rollcall.com/2026/07/27/trump-to-senate-cancel-august-recess/ - AP report on short-term spending bill (2026-08-02)
https://www.wowt.com/2026/08/02/senate-leaders-reach-funding-deal-avoid-shutdown-during-campaign-season/
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