"I do feel very confident that we will pass a short term continuing resolution, pass it through the end of the calendar year," said Tim Kaine.

The House and Senate will vote on the deal this week. It is expected to pass and be signed by President Biden.

Congress must find a path forward on federal funding this week or risk a partial government shutdown just five weeks before Election Day.

Congress has reached a deal to extend government funding through Dec. 20, leaders announced on Sunday, kicking the can down the road as lawmakers try to avoid a devastating government shutdown. The agreement avoids the shutdown that was slated to begin at midnight on Sept.

Congressional leaders reportedly have a bipartisan spending deal in place to avert a government shutdown when the fiscal year ends at the end of the month.