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House to vote on CR funding government through Dec. 11

9/1/2026

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The U.S. House will consider a continuing resolution funding the government through Dec. 11.
The Senate approved the stopgap funding bill 90-6 in August.
The House plans a Sept. 1 vote under suspension of the rules, requiring a two-thirds majority.
Resolution maintains funding for WIC, USDA loans, HUD assistance, FEMA disaster aid, and Forest Service wildfire suppression.
It curbs President Donald Trump’s grant-restriction power and delays an OMB rule on grant distribution.

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The U.S. House will consider a continuing resolution funding the government through Dec. 11.
The Senate approved the stopgap funding bill 90-6 in August.
The House plans a Sept. 1 vote under suspension of the rules, requiring a two-thirds majority.
Resolution maintains funding for WIC, USDA loans, HUD assistance, FEMA disaster aid, and Forest Service wildfire suppression.
It curbs President Donald Trump’s grant-restriction power and delays an OMB rule on grant distribution.