Senators on both sides of the aisle express quiet optimism about avoiding a government shutdown before an election the vote. Both parties wish to avoid the negative optics of a funding lapse during the campaign's final stretch. A continuing resolution extending past the election date is seen as beneficial to prevent partisan entanglement with election discussions. Democrats acknowledge progress is being made toward a bipartisan agreement, though it has not yet been fully achieved. Republicans are also hopeful for a bipartisan continuing resolution, with one suggesting the House could pass it upon returning. The House has passed its own short-term spending bill, but Senate leadership plans to initially set it aside. Another narrowly passed House budget resolution is also expected to face a similar fate in the Senate for now. House Republicans are displeased with the Senate Leader's decision not to consider reconciliation until funding is resolved. However, Senate Republicans appear more amenable to the established timeline for funding negotiations. Potential derailments from major news events or the inclusion of contested supplemental defense funding tied to Iran remain concerns for bipartisan talks.