"Congress Dodges Shutdown: Navigating Major Issues Ahead"
An emergency bill to avert a government shutdown, named "To Amend the Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2013," faced opposition from House Republicans as it marked the third temporary plan to fund the government. House Democrats provided the majority of votes to approve the bill, highlighting Republican struggles to govern due to a slim majority. The bill's unusual name stems from the constitutional requirement that revenue-raising bills originate in the House, leading to the Senate repurposing the Duck Stamp Act to fund the government. Despite conservative opposition, the government is funded until March, allowing Congress time to work on individual spending bills.