November 5, 2024
Senators approved a bill to temporarily fund the government, averting a weekend shutdown and giving more time for negotiators to craft a spending bill.

The U.S. Senate approved a bill that temporarily funds the government through Dec. 23.

By a vote of 71-19, the Senate avoided a weekend government shutdown and extends the deadline for negotiators to create a spending bill that funds the government through Sept. 30, 2023.

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The U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. (Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

The House of Representatives approved the bill, which will now head to President Biden’s desk.