Senate Lawmakers Take First Steps in Advancing Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown

Published on January 17, 2024

Senate lawmakers on Jan. 16 took the first steps aimed at preventing a partial government shutdown, ahead of a rapidly approaching deadline scheduled for the end of the week. Lawmakers in the upper chamber voted 68-13 to begin voting on a temporary stopgap spending bill—the third temporary spending measure this fiscal year—overcoming the first procedural hurdle and moving it closer to passage ahead of the Jan. 19 deadline. Once passed, the legislation—known as a continuing resolution (CR)—is expected to be promptly considered by House lawmakers. The measure would fund the government at current levels, temporarily extending funding for some federal agencies until March 1 and for others through March 8. The arrangement grants both chambers more time to approve longer-term funding for fiscal year 2024....

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