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Senate Nears Funding Bill, Aims to Block OMB Rule

7/31/2026

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  • The Senate is close to passing a resolution to fund the government through Dec. 4 and block an OMB rule that gives President Donald Trump’s appointees authority.
  • John Thune hopes for a vote while Susan Collins urged Russ Vought to withdraw the rule, saying it would let agencies end grants.
  • Patty Murray and Chuck Schumer demanded the rule be rescinded and pledged to fund government into December if resolution limits it.