Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., left, confers with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., as they meet with reporters after a closed-door meeting with fellow Republicans, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. Credit: AP/J. Scott Applewhite

The agreement announced Sunday averts a possible partial government shutdown when the new budget year begins Oct. 1 and pushes final decisions until after the November election.

"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.