The Senate passed a stand-alone bill Friday that would allow the District to continue with its 2025 budget without interruption after House Republican lawmakers had passed a spending bill that effectively canceled it — a stunning turnaround after D.

Key Takeaways The Senate passed a bill Friday funding the federal government through September, cutting off the threat of a shutdown.Though in the minority, Senate Democrats could have blocked the budget using the Senate's filibuster rule.

The House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution (C.R.) on Tuesday to keep the government funded through September. The measure now heads to