On Thursday, President Biden enacted a temporary spending bill designed to avert an imminent government shutdown, but it also foreshadows potential partisan conflicts during the lame-duck session in December. After the bipartisan bill garnered support in both the House and Senate, Biden expressed appreciation for the lawmakers' decision to give themselves additional time to reconcile their differences and establish spending levels for the coming year.

In his statement following the passage of the bill, Biden committed to collaborating with Congress to ensure the appropriations support key areas such as national defense, veterans' services, and essential social programs for seniors, children, and working families. He emphasized the importance of addressing the urgent needs of communities, particularly those recovering from disasters. The legislature overwhelmingly approved the temporary measure with votes of 341 to 82 in the House and 78 to 18 in the Senate, reflecting a shared reluctance among leaders to risk a politically damaging shutdown ahead of the elections.