The Senate has sent a stopgap government funding bill to President Biden’s desk, averting a shutdown.

The bill passed the House earlier in the day, wrapping up a whirlwind week on Capitol Hill.

House Republicans are scrambling to find a way to avoid a government shutdown after their second funding proposal was rejected, and are now planning to vote on a third proposal soon.{ai:summary}<p>The Senate has approved a stopgap funding bill, which has now been sent to President Biden, preventing a government shutdown. The bill received House approval earlier, concluding a busy week in Congress. </p><p>#politics</p>

Live coverage: Senate sends bill to avert shutdown to Biden’s desk

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