U.S. Senate passes short-term funding bill to avert shutdown FAST-MOVING
The Senate voted 90‑6 to approve a short‑term appropriations measure that keeps federal funding at current levels through Dec. 11, 2026, averting a government shutdown before the midterm elections. The bipartisan bill includes a provision that bars the transfer of money to the Border Patrol and rejects a $1 billion request for early work on a new “Trump‑class” battleship. It also delays the nationwide ban on most intoxicating hemp products by one month, moving the effective date from Nov. 12 to Dec. 11, a change that sparked debate over child safety. Senate Majority Leader John Thune pushed for the early vote before the August recess, while Democratic leader Chuck Schumer criticized the battleship request, saying only President Donald Trump wants the ships. Senator Ted Budd highlighted a near ten‑fold rise in cannabis‑related emergency‑room visits by minors since 2017. The measure now heads to the House for approval before it can be sent to President Trump for signature.
Entities: Chuck Schumer · Donald Trump · John Thune · Ted Budd · U.S. Senate
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- [● 7 SOURCES] The Senate voted 90-6 to pass a short-term funding bill. (Senate vote count 90-6)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The bill funds the federal government at current levels through Dec 11, 2026. (Funding provision)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said only President Donald Trump wants the “golden ships.” (Chuck Schumer quote)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The bill includes a provision preventing transfer of funds to the Border Patrol. (Border Patrol funding restriction)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Senate Majority Leader John Thune advocated passing the bill before the August recess. (John Thune statement)
- [● 5 SOURCES] The bill rejects a $1 billion request for early work on a new “Trump‑class” battleship. (Battleship funding rejection)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The bill delays the national ban on most intoxicating hemp products by one month, moving the effective date from Nov 12 to Dec 11. (Hemp product ban delay)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Senator Ted Budd said there has been a nearly ten‑fold increase in cannabis‑related emergency‑room visits by minors since 2017. (Ted Budd statement)