Senate Appropriations Committee approves funding bill to avert September shutdown

Senators on the Senate Appropriations Committee voted on Sunday to approve a short‑term funding bill that would keep the federal government operating beyond the September 30 deadline and extend appropriations into mid‑December. The measure, a continuing resolution, is intended to avert a shutdown that would have affected a wide range of services and employees if Congress failed to enact a longer‑term budget.

A procedural vote on the bill is set for Monday night, and Senate leaders are pressing to secure final passage before the chamber goes on recess. If enacted, the resolution would fund the government through December, giving lawmakers additional time to negotiate a full appropriations package for the remainder of the fiscal year. The move follows weeks of uncertainty over budget negotiations and reflects the Senate’s effort to maintain continuity of government operations while broader fiscal discussions continue.