The House passes a stopgap measure that keeps federal agencies funded at current levels through December 4, aiming to prevent a government shutdown as the fiscal year ends on September 30. The legislation is approved by the House in a vote of 220–205. The reports say that some Democrats join Republicans in supporting the bill, including Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-Calif.).
While the House advances the measure, the Senate is also preparing to act. One outlet reports that the Senate is considering and preparing an alternative stopgap approach, rather than immediately taking up the House-passed bill. The timing indicates both chambers are working to maintain funding continuity into early December, but the Senate may introduce or pursue a different version.
Overall, the House action reflects an effort to bridge the end-of-fiscal-year funding deadline with a short-term funding extension, while Senate deliberations determine what final text reaches the president and whether any differences between chambers are resolved.
