Mike Johnson announces that a vote will be taking place on a bill to prevent a government shutdown

Speaker Mike Johnson announced that the house will vote on a three-month stopgap funding bill to keep the government open until Dec. 20, in order to avert a shutdown set to begin at the start of October. The bill includes only necessary extensions and does not incorporate the SAVE Act, which previously led to a failed attempt to connect the act to a longer continuing resolution. The proposed bill includes additional funding for the Secret Service and is scheduled to be reviewed by the Rules Committee before being considered on the House floor. The White House is urging swift passage of the measure to fund the government while working on full-year funding bills. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised the bipartisan negotiations but criticized Johnson for causing delays in reaching an agreement. Schumer expressed confidence that a government shutdown can be avoided if both parties work together. Last week, House Republicans voted down their own plan for funding, complicating efforts to keep the government open. Discussions are particularly tense as the election approaches, with fewer than 50 days remaining. Schumer emphasized the need for cooperation to reach an agreement and prevent a government shutdown, despite differing opinions within the Republican Party on tying the funding bill to the SAVE Act. McConnell also warned against a shutdown, stating it would be politically detrimental to Republicans before the election.

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