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House Approves Funding Through Dec. 4, Eyes Automatic CR Bill

7/23/2026

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The U.S. House passed a continuing resolution funding the government through Dec. 4 by a vote of 220-205.
Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) introduced the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act to trigger automatic two-week continuing resolutions.
AFGE President Everett Kelley backed the bill, warning federal workers could go unpaid again.
Six Democrats—Castor, Cuellar, Davis, Golden, Gonzalez, Vasquez—voted with Republicans, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) opposing.

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The U.S. House passed a continuing resolution funding the government through Dec. 4 by a vote of 220-205.
Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) introduced the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act to trigger automatic two-week continuing resolutions.
AFGE President Everett Kelley backed the bill, warning federal workers could go unpaid again.
Six Democrats—Castor, Cuellar, Davis, Golden, Gonzalez, Vasquez—voted with Republicans, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) opposing.