Congress avoids partial shutdown: Senate approves $1.2 trillion spending bill awaiting Biden's signature. The House of Representatives had already approved the package of spending bills on Friday, a highly anticipated measure almost six months before the start of the fiscal year.
The impact of a short-term funding disruption is likely minimal, with federal offices closed over the weekend and many government services funded through previous legislation. However, the Pentagon, the Department of Homeland Security and other agencies that would be affected by the interruption of funding could suffer different consequences, especially if disagreements drag into Monday.