The stopgap measure, known as a continuing resolution, is expected to last until Nov. 21, according to a Democratic aide.

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Current funding for the federal government will expire on Sept. 30, meaning Congress will need to take action by then to avoid another shutdown.

The text of the stopgap bill has not yet been released ahead of an expected floor vote next week.

While the budget deal established top-line spending levels, lawmakers still have to pass appropriations bills to fund the government. The delay in the Senate has led congressional leaders to acknowledge that a temporary spending patch will be necessary to allow more time for negotiations.

The Senate Appropriations Committee advanced two spending bills on Thursday for defense programs as well as the Department of Energy and water infrastructure.

But Senate negotiations got off to a rocky start earlier this week amid disagreements over abortion and funding for a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Republicans then abruptly canceled a subcommittee vote on a bill covering the departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Education.

Jordain Carney contributed.