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The Senate passed H.R. 6500, a continuing resolution, by a 90-6 vote.

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Published August 25, 2026 at 8:22 PMUpdated August 25, 2026 at 8:22 PMHigh confidenceAI-assisted review

What the evidence shows

The Senate roll call record shows H.R. 6500 passed 90-6 on Aug. 8, 2026. The Senate Democrats’ wrap-up and AP reporting match that tally and describe it as a continuing resolution to fund the government through Dec. 11. The House still needed to act.

Evidence considered

  1. Senate roll call lists H.R. 6500 passed 90-6 on Aug. 8.
  2. Senate Democrats’ wrap-up records passage of H.R. 6500, CR, 90-6.
  3. AP reported the same vote and bill purpose.

Sources

01U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 119th Congress - 2nd Session (2026)Open source ↗02Senate Democrats wrap-up for Aug. 7-8, 2026Open source ↗03AP: Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the electionOpen source ↗

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