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Senate advances bipartisan plan to avert October government shutdown

Senators are moving forward with a bipartisan funding plan aimed at preventing a government shutdown in October, diverging from the approach of House Republicans.

Published Aug 3, 2026, 2:14 PM EDT | WFMZZ

U.S. senators are advancing a bipartisan plan intended to avert a government shutdown in October. The Senate effort is proceeding on its own path rather than following the strategy backed by House Republicans.