by Nicholas Ballasy

 

The GOP-led House passed a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) on Thursday to avoid a partial government shutdown one-day before the deadline.

The House vote on the bill was 320-99 with 13 members not voting. It now moves to the Democratic-led Senate for consideration, where it is expected to pass.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and congressional leaders announced a plan on Wednesday to pass the CR, which would fund one group of federal agencies through March 8 and a separate set through March 22.

In the meantime, Congress would continue to work on passing appropriations bills to fund the government for a longer time period.

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Nicholas Ballasy has been breaking news for more than a decade in the nation’s capital and questioning political leaders about the most pressing issues facing the nation.
Photo “Mike Johnson” by Mike Johnson. Photo “Chuck Schumer” by Chuck Schumer. 

 

 

 

 


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