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Continuing Resolution (CR)
Biden Signs Bill to Continue Government Funding Until March
A $1.59 trillion spending cap for the fiscal year was agreed upon by House and Senate leaders, mirroring the agreement reached last year.
Congress Passes Bill to Avert Government Shutdown, Sends Measure to Biden’s Desk
The measure, which gives Congress until March to pass annual spending bills, was passed one day before a government funding deadline.
Schumer Makes Procedural Move to Avert Government Shutdown
Schumer made the first procedural move on Jan. 11 that would allow for a measure to prevent a government shutdown to pass.
Sen. McConnell Calls for Stopgap Spending Bill to Fund the Government
Majority leader’s remarks come 10 days before some government agencies are set to run out of funding. Remaining agencies would shut down on Feb. 3.
Congress Averts Government Shutdown
Congress halted a government shutdown with a second stop-gap funding bill, setting up a spending fight between House and Senate early in the new year.
House Passes Stopgap Spending Bill to Avert Shutdown
209 Democrats joined 127 Republicans to pass Speaker Johnson’s two-step measure to fund the government through January.
Republicans Will Require Democrat Support to Pass Johnson’s Stopgap Spending Bill to Avoid Shutdown
New House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to put a new approach to government funding up for vote in the first test of his ability to get things done.
Republicans Grapple With Funding Bill Plan Amid Looming Shutdown
House Republicans consider a ‘laddered’ stopgap spending resolution as Nov. 17 government shutdown deadline approaches.
Proposals to Fix Busted Federal Budget Process Likely Again to Be Lost in the ... Process
Numerous suggestions to remedy obviously flawed Congressional appropriations procedures have surfaced and faded away since 2012.
Biden Signs Stopgap Funding Bill Passed by Congress, Averting Government Shutdown
Passage puts shutdown fears to rest, though senators now have just six weeks to finish appropriations, which they say will include more funding for Ukraine.
House Passes 45-Day Stopgap Funding Bill, Sending Measure to Senate Hours Before Shutdown Deadline
House sends short-term funding measure to Senate in bid to avoid government shutdown.
House to Vote on 45-day Stopgap Funding Bill in Last-Ditch Bid to Avert Shutdown
House Republicans look to negotiate a deal Democrats will accept to keep the government open while they finish eight remaining appropriations bills.
Failed Funding Vote Exposes Depth of Divide Between House Republicans
One side wants more time, the other insists on marching forward to complete the 12 regular appropriations bills, even if it means suspension of services.
Government Barrels Toward Shutdown as House Funding Stopgap Bill Fails on Floor
With House GOP in disarray, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has the opportunity to define the terms of a stop-gap funding bill to forestall shutdown.
House Republicans Reveal How They Could Break With McCarthy in Government Shutdown Fight
The Republican House majority has remained divided for weeks over how to go about funding the government.
As Shutdown Looms, McCarthy Struggles to Unite Caucus, Advance GOP Priorities
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, taking advantage of infighting among House Republicans, is ready to seize the initiative in the 2024 appropriations fight.
Senate Advances Funding Stopgap to Avoid Government Shutdown
The continuing resolution includes $6.1 billion in funding for Ukraine and $6 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
McCarthy Races Senate to Field Continuing Resolution, Avoid Government Shutdown
Speaker McCarthy promises a continuing resolution vote this week, aiming to preempt the Senate and a coalition of House moderates from offering their own terms
