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Senate passes government funding stopgap, leaves town

Senators approved a temporary funding measure early Saturday after extended negotiations.

Published Aug 8, 2026, 9:59 AM EDT | WFMZZ

After days of drawn-out negotiations, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed a short-term government funding stopgap early Saturday morning. Lawmakers then left town following the vote.