The US Senate advanced a short-term funding measure that would reopen the federal government and finance operations into the new year. The step passed a key procedural hurdle and now heads to the House, where leaders are weighing amendment options and timing.

Investors welcomed the progress after weeks of disrupted services and delayed data releases. Agencies have begun outlining how quickly they could restore operations if a final vote succeeds.

The White House says it wants a clean bill while some lawmakers push for policy riders. If enacted, the measure would buy time for negotiations on full-year appropriations and avert deeper economic knock-on effects.