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House to vote on continuing resolution to avert October shutdown

Lawmakers will consider a temporary funding measure this week to keep the federal government operating while they complete the 12 annual spending bills.

Published Aug 31, 2026, 3:45 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The U.S. House of Representatives will vote this week on a continuing resolution to prevent the government from shutting down in October. The stopgap measure would buy lawmakers more time to finish all 12 annual appropriations bills.