The House approved a continuing resolution Tuesday to fund federal operations through mid-November, passing the Senate-amended H.R. 6500 by a 370–48 vote. The bill now heads to President Trump for signature after clearing both chambers without partisan amendments.
Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) framed the vote as a preemptive move to sidestep partisan brinkmanship, calling the bill a clean extension that protects national security and critical services. He emphasized its simplicity—no policy riders or political concessions—designed to replace last-minute funding battles with stability.
The measure buys Congress more time to finalize full-year appropriations while preventing a government shutdown at the start of the new fiscal year.
