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Thune to Offer Bipartisan Funding Bill Before August Recess

7/24/2026

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune will bring a bipartisan continuing resolution to the Senate floor before the August recess.
The House approved a funding extension through Dec. 4 with a 220-205 vote, while Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins is drafting a continuing resolution with Democrats.
Thune warned the Senate could use the House-passed budget resolution if the continuing resolution fails, as lawmakers seek funding before Oct. 1 and the November midterm elections.

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune will bring a bipartisan continuing resolution to the Senate floor before the August recess.
The House approved a funding extension through Dec. 4 with a 220-205 vote, while Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins is drafting a continuing resolution with Democrats.
Thune warned the Senate could use the House-passed budget resolution if the continuing resolution fails, as lawmakers seek funding before Oct. 1 and the November midterm elections.