WASHINGTON—The Senate is set to vote Tuesday evening to advance a short-term bill to keep government funded, but a contentious proposal included in the package to speed up permitting of both renewable and fossil-fuel energy projects has thrown quick passage into doubt.

The 237-page continuing resolution, which was made public late Monday by the Senate Committee on Appropriations, would extend current funding levels until Dec. 16. The government’s fiscal year expires on Friday. The resolution needs 60 votes in the Senate to advance and also must pass the house.

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