With shutdown looming, House leaders aim to quickly pass funding bill

Republican leaders aim to pass the stopgap funding bill Tuesday under a “suspension of the rules” — a fast-track process that requires support from a two-thirds majority of the chamber.

Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.

The House returns Monday for one week before heading back home. At the top of the agenda is a bill to extend government funding past the midterm elections.

Las Vegas Review-Journal August 30, 2026 - 9:00 pm After months of negotiations and hang-ups, the Senate overwhelmingly passed a Russian sanctions bill this month prior to leaving town on recess. House Speaker Mike Johnson should now round up the votes and send the legislation to the White House. The bill was sponsored