Senate Passes Continuing Resolution, Delays Controversial Spending Bill Before Recess

The Senate passed a bipartisan continuing resolution to fund federal government programs through December 11, temporarily blocking a proposed rule from the White House Office of Management and Budget regarding federal grants. This action was taken before the Senate departed for its August recess. Separately, a sweeping party-line spending bill sought by President Trump is at risk of being delayed until after the November election due to a lack of support among Senate Republicans.