House returns with continuing resolution, GOP divisions could shape floor schedule

Aug 31, 2026

The House returned from recess with a continuing resolution to fund government past Sept. 30 high on the agenda; internal GOP dissent and procedural tactics could shorten the session or alter floor timing, Politico reported.

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C-SPAN reported that the House returned from a monthlong recess with a continuing resolution the top item on its agenda to keep the government funded past Sept. 30. Hosts noted reporting that some House GOP factions could disrupt leaders' plans and that Speaker Mike Johnson intended to bring the spending bill to the floor under a fast-track procedure.

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