House Approves Funding Measure to Extend Past Midterm Elections

WHO:

[11:49 PM] - USA Today - President Donald Trump stated that the government is headed for a shutdown on September 30, when current funding lapses.

AP News - House Speaker Mike Johnson stated, “If the Democrats can't support this basic principle, then they alone are going to own the chaos that ensues if the government shuts down after September 30.”

NPR - Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., criticized the funding extension, stating it "fails to block funding for Donald Trump's violent mass deportation machine."

CBS News - Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated he intends to bring a separate continuing resolution to the floor before the August recess.

CBS News - Sen. Susan Collins, chair of the Appropriations Committee, is drafting a "bipartisan and clean continuing resolution" to fund the government until after the midterms.

AP News - House Speaker Mike Johnson stated, “then they alone are going to own the chaos that ensues if the government shuts down after September 30.”

AP News - Rep. Rosa DeLauro, the ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, criticized the legislation for being dropped without bipartisan negotiations.

Fox News - Speaker Mike Johnson warned that Democrats would force another government shutdown before the midterms.

The Washington Post - The House of Representatives

CBS News Politics - The Senate

WHAT:

[11:49 PM] - USA Today - The House passed a stopgap funding resolution that would keep the government open through early December.

AP News - The House passed a stopgap bill to fund the government through December 4, with a vote of 220-205.

GovExec.com - The Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, led by Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., would trigger an automatic two-week continuing resolution any time a lapse in congressional appropriations occurs.

NPR - The bill aims to fund the government at existing levels through December 4, avoiding a shutdown just before the midterm elections.

GovExec.com - The House passed a continuing resolution on a vote of 220-205, with Republicans overwhelmingly voting in favor of the bill.

CBS News - Thune noted that "we're working on solutions to fund the government," indicating ongoing discussions in the Senate.

AP News - The House passed the measure by a mostly party-line vote of 220-205, with six Democrats joining Republicans in support of the bill.

AP News - The House is scheduled to be in session for only 16 more days before the funding deadline.

AP News - House GOP leaders are laying the groundwork to spend most of that time on a long-shot, party-line bill that spends $95 billion to boost defense, aid farmers, and get portions of Trump's elections overhaul bill passed into law.

NPR - House Republican hard-liners have been holding up legislation in an effort to pressure their Senate colleagues into passing Trump's election overhaul bill, the SAVE America Act.

NPR - The funding effort comes after two record-setting government shutdowns during this Congress, including a 45-day total government shutdown last year and a 76-day Department of Homeland Security shutdown earlier this year.

AP News - The House passed the measure by a mostly party-line vote of 220-205, with six Democrats joining Republicans in support of the bill.

NPR - The bill aims to fund the government at existing levels through December 4, avoiding a shutdown just before the midterm elections.

AP News - The House passed the measure by a mostly party-line vote of 220-205.

AP News - The bill is a stopgap measure to fund the government at current spending levels.

NY Post - The short-term spending bill would ensure the federal government remains open through December 4, well past the September 30 funding deadline and the November 3 midterm elections.

The Washington Post - The House passed a stopgap bill to fund the government.

CBS News Politics - The continuing resolution would fund the federal government until December 4.

WHERE:

The Washington Post - The House of Representatives, Washington D.C.

CBS News Politics - The Senate, Washington D.C.

WHEN:

[11:49 PM] - USA Today - The House's recess begins July 23 and runs until August 31, with another week off from September 7 to September 11.

CBS News - Thune plans to bring the measure for a vote before the Senate breaks for the August recess.

CBS News Politics - The funding measure is set to last until December 4.

WHY:

[11:49 PM] - USA Today - The urgency to pass the funding bill quickly is due to the impending August recess, which narrows the timeline for reaching a budget agreement before the September 30 deadline.

CBS News - House GOP leaders are laying the groundwork to spend most of the remaining session time on a long-shot, party-line bill that spends $95 billion to boost defense, aid farmers, and get portions of Trump's elections overhaul bill passed into law.

GovExec.com - House Democratic leaders called the stopgap spending bill a “premature and desperate attempt by Republicans to abdicate their responsibility to govern while there are still several months left to negotiate a bipartisan agreement.”

CBS News - Thune expressed hope that his Democratic colleagues do not want to force another government shutdown.

The Washington Post - The effort aims to avoid another government shutdown weeks before the midterm elections.

HOW:

CBS News - Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated he intends to bring a separate continuing resolution to the floor before the August recess.

GovExec.com - The bill would require Congress and Office of Management and Budget staff to remain in Washington, D.C., until a spending deal is reached.

CBS News - Thune indicated that if the bipartisan path forward fails, the Senate could use the budget resolution as a vehicle to fund the government without the help of Democrats.

NPR - If Republicans are unable to reach a deal with Democrats to extend government funding, Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated he would consider turning back to the reconciliation process to pass the bill on a strictly party-line basis.

NPR - Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated he would put a government funding plan to a vote before senators leave Washington for the August recess.

AP News - Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated that Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins was working with Democrats on the committee to “find a path forward.”

CBS News Politics - The measure now heads to the Senate, where it could face obstacles.

The Washington Post - The bill is a stopgap measure to extend funding.

CBS News Politics - The measure now heads to the Senate, where it could face obstacles.

(UPDATED July 23, 2026 05:52 UTC)

President Trump has warned that the government is on track for a shutdown on September 30, when current funding is set to expire. Meanwhile, the House has passed a stopgap funding resolution aimed at keeping the government operational through early December. With the House recess starting soon and lasting until August 31, lawmakers are under pressure to finalize a budget agreement before the September deadline.

(UPDATED July 23, 2026 02:50 UTC)

The House has passed a stopgap bill to fund the government through December 4, with a close vote of 220 to 205, helping to avoid a shutdown just before the midterm elections. This legislation, known as the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act and led by Senator James Lankford, would automatically trigger a two-week continuing resolution whenever there is a lapse in congressional appropriations. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has indicated plans to bring a separate continuing resolution to the floor before the August recess.

(UPDATED July 23, 2026 01:26 UTC)

The House has passed a continuing resolution with a vote of 220 to 205, largely supported by Republicans, as House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized that Democrats will be responsible for any chaos if the government shuts down after September 30. Meanwhile, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the funding extension, arguing it fails to stop funding for Trump's deportation policies, while House Democratic leaders labeled the bill a desperate attempt by Republicans to avoid their governing duties. Additionally, the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, spearheaded by Senator James Lankford, would enforce an automatic two-week continuing resolution whenever there is a lapse in congressional appropriations, requiring Congress and budget staff to stay in Washington until a spending deal is finalized.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 20:23 UTC)

Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced his intention to bring a separate continuing resolution to the floor before the August recess, as he emphasized that "we're working on solutions to fund the government." Meanwhile, Senator Susan Collins, who chairs the Appropriations Committee, is drafting a bipartisan and clean continuing resolution to fund the government until after the midterms. Thune also mentioned that if bipartisan efforts do not succeed, the Senate might resort to using the budget resolution to fund the government without Democratic support.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 15:30 UTC)

The House has passed a measure with a mostly party-line vote of 220 to 205, with six Democrats joining Republicans in support. House GOP leaders are preparing to spend the next 16 days before the funding deadline pushing a $95 billion bill aimed at boosting defense and aiding farmers, while also trying to advance portions of Trump's election overhaul bill. If a deal with Democrats isn't reached, Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated he might resort to the reconciliation process to pass the funding on a strictly party-line basis.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 13:25 UTC)

The House has passed a government funding measure by a mostly party-line vote of 220 to 205, with six Democrats joining Republicans in support. This bill aims to maintain funding at existing levels through December 4, helping to avoid a government shutdown just ahead of the midterm elections. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has announced plans to bring the funding proposal to a vote before senators depart Washington for their August recess.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 07:49 UTC)

The House has passed a stopgap measure to fund the government at current spending levels, with a mostly party-line vote of 220 to 205. House Speaker Mike Johnson warned that if the government shuts down after September 30, those responsible will "own the chaos that ensues," while Rep. Rosa DeLauro criticized the legislation for lacking bipartisan negotiations. Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader John Thune mentioned that Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins is collaborating with Democrats on the committee to "find a path forward."

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 06:49 UTC)

Speaker Mike Johnson has issued a warning that Democrats may push for another government shutdown ahead of the midterm elections. A short-term spending bill has been proposed to keep the federal government running through December 4, which extends beyond the September 30 funding deadline and the November 3 elections. This measure is now moving to the Senate, where it may encounter some challenges.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 05:56 UTC)

The House of Representatives has passed a stopgap bill aimed at funding the federal government until December 4, a move designed to prevent another government shutdown just weeks before the midterm elections. This funding measure now heads to the Senate, where it may encounter some challenges. Lawmakers in Washington D.C. are working to ensure the government remains operational during this critical period.