The Senate is expected to vote on a pair of stopgap spending packages on Friday as lawmakers seek a way to avert a government shutdown ahead of the Oct. 1 deadline.

Early in the day, the House is set to vote and potentially pass the GOP’s seven-week “clean” continuing resolution (CR), sending it over to the upper chamber in the process.

That would set the stage for the twin votes, with Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) announcing the plan late on Thursday.

“We are going to do that,” Thune told reporters.

Both bills are expected to fail. Thune added that he would then move to reconsider the GOP and would set up additional votes to be held closer to the deadline.

Thune also said that it is “unlikely” the Senate will return next week. The chamber is set to be on recess next week

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