Senate Republicans are seeking Democratic support to break a filibuster on an interim spending bill that would fund the government through January 2026, potentially opening the government as early as tomorrow. The proposed bill also includes funding for the Department of Agriculture and Department of Veterans Affairs, with a deadline of September 30, 2026. However, Democrats are holding out, demanding a concrete solution to spiking health care premiums, which could delay the vote. If enough Democratic senators approve, the Senate could take a test vote on Saturday night.
By protocol, the Senate may not be able to take a final vote on the package until Monday or Tuesday, but there’s a possibility Democrats could expedite the process. If the Senate approves the deal, it’s on to the House, which would not consider the plan until next week at the earliest. A potential alignment between the House and Senate could reopen the government for several months.
Democrats are hesitant to support the bill without a clear resolution to the health care premium issue. One Senate source noted that the Democrats are looking for an