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US Senate Advances Funding Bill

Updated 2026-08-03 23:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

The US Senate overwhelmingly advanced a stopgap funding bill aimed at preventing a government shutdown ahead of the fall midterms. The chamber voted 89-4 to invoke cloture on the motion, overcoming the first hurdle for the continuing resolution (CR).

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The Senate on Monday overwhelmingly advanced a stopgap funding bill aimed at avoiding a government shutdown ahead of this fall's midterms. The chamber voted 89-4 to invoke cloture on a motion to proceed to the legislative vehicle for the continuing resolution (CR), overcoming the first big hurdle fo
2026-08-03 23:20 UTC
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