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Senate agrees deal to fund government past 2026 elections

Senate leaders finalize a bipartisan agreement to extend government funding past the 2026 midterm elections, preventing a potential shutdown in October.

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The short version

Senate leaders reached a bipartisan deal to fund the government past the 2026 midterm elections. The agreement aims to prevent a government shutdown scheduled for October.

Senate leaders announced a bipartisan agreement to keep the government funded past the 2026 midterm elections.2,1 The deal was reached to avoid a government shutdown scheduled for October.2,1 The Senate is moving ahead with the plan to fund the government through the midterms.1

Why it matters

  • A government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to pass funding legislation by a deadline, halting non-essential federal operations.2

  • The 2026 midterm elections will determine control of the U.S. House and Senate.2

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