U.S. House Passes Short-Term Funding Bill to Avert Pre-Election Government Shutdown

The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 9770, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027, on July 21, 2026, by a vote of 220-205. This measure funds federal agencies through December 4, aiming to prevent a government shutdown before the November midterm elections. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.