The Senate passed a short-term funding bill 90-6 early Saturday, keeping the federal government funded through December 11 and pushing the next potential shutdown deadline beyond the November midterm elections. What The Senate Funding Bill DoesThe Senate bill is a continuing resolution, meaning it temporarily extends federal government funding rather than establishing full-year fiscal 2027 appropriations. The Six Senators Who Voted Against The BillThe final vote was 90-6, meaning six senators opposed the Senate's version of the stopgap. Why The Bill Matters For The Midterm ElectionsThe Senate bill would extend government funding through December 11, pushing the next potential shutdown deadline past the November 3 midterm elections. If Congress resolves the differences and Trump signs the legislation, federal agencies would remain funded through December 11, preventing a shutdown immediately before the November midterm elections.