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Senate Passes Bipartisan Stopgap, Funding Gov Through Dec 11

8/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan stopgap spending bill on August 8, 2026, clearing it 90-6 and funding the government through December 11.
The measure keeps federal funding at current levels while blocking President Donald Trump’s administration from redirecting money to the Border Patrol.
The bill delays the hemp-derived product ban to December 11, freezes the OMB rule on senior appointee grant approvals, and adds a White House provision opposed by Sen. Ted Budd.

History

Historical Context

The modern U.S. shutdown pattern began after 1980 Antideficiency Act opinions, and every funding gap since 1990 has triggered a shutdown. The 21-day, 1995-96 shutdown under President Bill Clinton and Speaker Newt Gingrich cost $2.5 billion and cut discretionary spending 1.2 % of GDP. That clash foreshadows today’s bipartisan 90-6 Senate vote on an August 8, 2026 stopgap.

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Story summary

The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan stopgap spending bill on August 8, 2026, clearing it 90-6 and funding the government through December 11.
The measure keeps federal funding at current levels while blocking President Donald Trump’s administration from redirecting money to the Border Patrol.
The bill delays the hemp-derived product ban to December 11, freezes the OMB rule on senior appointee grant approvals, and adds a White House provision opposed by Sen. Ted Budd.

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