Senate overwhelmingly advances stopgap funding bill aimed at preventing shutdown

The Senate on Monday overwhelmingly advanced a stopgap funding bill aimed at avoiding a government shutdown ahead of this fall’s midterms.

The chamber voted 89-4 to invoke cloture on a motion to proceed to the legislative vehicle for the continuing resolution (CR), overcoming the first big hurdle for the legislation.

The level of bipartisan support was striking, given the bitter funding fights and record-breaking government shutdowns of the last several years, and seemingly reflects a desire among lawmakers to avoid yet another funding lapse ahead of crucial elections.

It also reflects legislation that had the backing from Republican and Democratic leadership in the Senate Appropriations Committee and the chamber overall.

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