Virginia narrowly staves off first-ever government shutdown one day before deadline

Published June 29, 2026 2:02pm ET | Updated June 29, 2026 2:46pm ET



Virginia’s House of Delegates and Senate approved all 14 budget amendments proposed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) one day ahead of the state’s fiscal cliff.

Spanberger sent the amendments to the state legislature Monday, and the chambers had to pass the proposals ahead of 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday to avoid what would have been the state’s first-ever government shutdown. The House of Delegates convened at noon on Monday to vote on the proposed amendments, and the state Senate met afterward.

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