Lawmakers are expected to prioritize approval of a short-term spending measure to prevent a government shutdown ahead of the midterm elections, ensuring federal operations remain fully funded at least until early December. The move would avoid a funding gap that could disrupt critical services and government functions. With time running short, the vote on this stopgap bill could set the tone for broader fiscal negotiations in the coming weeks. The decision comes as leaders seek to balance competing priorities amid tight deadlines.
The first order of business is likely a vote on a stopgap spending bill designed to keep the federal government fully funded through early December, removing the possibility of a shutdown before the midterm elections.
