Senate Approves Funding to End Government Shutdown
The Senate approved a funding measure to end the government shutdown, with support from some Democrats and an independent, and the bill now moves to the House of Representatives.
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"Congressman Mike Johnson's Strategy to Prevent Government Shutdown Revealed"
Speaker Mike Johnson unveils a plan to avert a partial government shutdown by proposing the House to vote on four separate appropriations bills and potentially needing a stopgap funding bill to buy more time, but lawmakers warn of the threat of a brief shutdown due to Congress's tight schedule and potential delays in the Senate.
"Speaker Mike Johnson's Plan to Avert Shutdown Hinges on Democratic Support Amid GOP Opposition"
Newly-elected Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to avert a government shutdown is facing opposition from enough Republican hard-liners that he will need Democratic votes to pass it. Johnson's two-step government plan, described as a "laddered CR," has been criticized by some Republicans for lacking spending reductions, border security, and policy wins. With a slim GOP majority, Johnson can only afford to lose a few Republican votes, making Democratic support crucial. The plan has two different deadlines to keep different parts of the government functioning, and if passed by the House, the Senate would need to act by Friday night to avoid a shutdown.