The US Senate voted 90-6 early Saturday to pass a short-term spending bill that will keep the government funded through December 11, removing the threat of a shutdown before the November midterm elections. The continuing resolution sidesteps President Trump's priorities, declining to include emergency war funding or elements of his controversial voter identification proposal.

Trump Priorities Set Aside

The bill passed by the Senate ignores calls from President Trump to attach emergency funds for the ongoing Iran conflict and provisions from his election integrity agenda. Senate leaders opted instead for a clean funding extension at current levels, prioritizing stability over the president's push for additional measures before the August recess.

According to Bloomberg, the spending measure "sidesteps President Donald Trump's calls to also enact emergency funds for the Iran war and elements of a controversial voter identification proposal." The decision reflects Senate leadership's calculation that a straightforward funding bill stood the best chance of avoiding a pre-election shutdown.

Bipartisan Support Overcomes Divisions

The overwhelming 90-6 vote demonstrates rare bipartisan cooperation in an otherwise divided Congress. Senate leaders from both parties reached agreement on the funding deal to avoid a shutdown during campaign season, when the political costs of government dysfunction would be magnified.

The continuing resolution also extends key cyber information sharing authorities and the Technology Modernization Fund, according to Federal News Network. These provisions ensure continuity for critical cybersecurity programs while broader appropriations debates continue.

House Action Next

The bill now moves to the House, where it must be approved before the current funding expires. While the Senate's lopsided vote suggests broad support, House passage is not guaranteed given ongoing tensions between Trump and congressional Republicans over legislative priorities.

The December 11 deadline will force another funding fight during the lame-duck session after the midterm elections, when the political landscape may look dramatically different depending on which party controls the House and Senate.