The Senate has taken action to avoid a government shutdown before the election. In an overnight vote on Saturday, senators approved a short-term funding measure that will keep federal agencies operating into early December. This move is unusual, as Congress typically waits until the last minute to pass funding patches.

However, lawmakers may be trying to avoid another shutdown after two historic ones occurred earlier this year. Further details on the funding bill are available from KSAT 12, the local ABC affiliate in San Antonio, TX. The Senate's vote was overwhelmingly in favor, with a 90-6 result, indicating a strong desire to avoid a shutdown before voters head to the polls.