Key senators revealed a short-term spending bill to fund federal agencies past elections. This measure aims to prevent a government shutdown as lawmakers seek reelection. The bill extends current funding levels through December eleventh, which is unusual timing. Both parties wish to avoid blame for a potential shutdown before voters decide. Lawmakers will use the coming months to negotiate full-year funding differences.

Key senators have unveiled a short-term spending bill to avoid a government shutdown during the middle of campaign season.

The Senate Appropriations Committee released a bipartisan stopgap funding bill that would avert a government shutdown until after the November midterm elections.