{"id":2051222,"date":"2023-09-30T21:14:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-01T01:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-passes-45-day-stopgap-measure-in-time-to-avert-government-shutdown\/"},"modified":"2023-09-30T21:17:15","modified_gmt":"2023-10-01T01:17:15","slug":"senate-passes-45-day-stopgap-measure-in-time-to-avert-government-shutdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-passes-45-day-stopgap-measure-in-time-to-avert-government-shutdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Senate approves 45-day stopgap measure, avoids government shutdown."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsenate-passes-45-day-stopgap-measure-in-time-to-avert-government-shutdown%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2051222&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Senate Passes Clean Continuing \u2064Resolution Hours Before Shutdown<\/h2>\n<p>The Senate voted \u200c88-9 in favor\u200b of\u2063 a clean continuing resolution \u200don Saturday night, just hours before the federal government was set to run out of funding and shut down. This temporary spending bill, originating \u200din the House,\u2062 allows the\u200b government to continue functioning for 45 days, providing \u200blawmakers with more time to negotiate annual appropriations \u200dbills. The resolution will now be sent to President Joe Biden&#8217;s desk for approval.<\/p>\n<h3>Senate Republicans Abandon Previous Bipartisan Resolution<\/h3>\n<p>Senate Republicans had\u200c initially supported a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-gop-plots-path-forward-on-government-spending-deal-may-get-worse-before-it-gets-better\/\" title=\"House Republicans strategize on government spending deal: Expect potential worsening before improvement.\">bipartisan continuing resolution<\/a>, which included $6 billion for Ukraine. However, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy&#8217;s sudden change of plans led to the abandonment \u2063of this resolution. McCarthy announced that the House would instead pass a\u200c 45-day \u2063continuing resolution that included \u2064disaster relief funds but no funding for Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>After the House passed the bill, which maintained government funding at fiscal year 2023 levels \u200dand provided additional funding for disaster relief, a federal flood insurance program, and the Federal \u200cAviation Administration, Senate\u200c leaders decided \u2064to vote on the House&#8217;s version to prevent a\u200d government shutdown.<\/p>\n<h3>Concerns Over Ukraine Aid<\/h3>\n<p>Some senators expressed concerns about the exclusion of Ukraine aid in the continuing resolution, fearing it would send a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin. However, Senate Democrats plan to introduce a supplemental funding package for Ukraine in the coming week.<\/p>\n<h3>More\u200d Time for Negotiations<\/h3>\n<p>Once President Biden\u2064 signs the legislation into law, both chambers will have more time to negotiate and pass\u2063 their 12 appropriations bills.\u200b The Senate Appropriations Committee has already approved all 12 bills, aligning\u200d with the caps set in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jeffries-noncommittal-on-democrat-support-for-debt-ceiling-deal\/\" title=\"Jeffries doesn't confirm Democrat support for debt ceiling deal.\">debt ceiling deal negotiated<\/a> by President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy. This agreement includes increases in national security spending for fiscal years 2024 and 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Last week, the \u2063Senate\u2062 failed to pass a larger\u200d spending bill\u200b due to Republican opposition. The vote was largely along party lines, with Republicans voting against limiting\u2064 debate \u200con the bill in order to buy more time for negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">The Washington Examiner<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What is the significance\u200b of the Senate&#8217;s ability to pass a temporary continuing resolution?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Opriations bills.<\/p>\n<p>The passing of\u2064 this clean continuing resolution\u200c is\u200d a significant victory for both parties as it avoids a potential government shutdown and provides a window of opportunity for lawmakers to \u2063work towards a more long-term solution. With\u2063 the \u2063current\u200d political climate\u200d marked by gridlock\u2063 and division, the ability of the Senate to come together and pass this temporary measure demonstrates a willingness to prioritize the\u2062 functioning of the government \u2064and the well-being of the\u200d American people.<\/p>\n<p>Many\u200c citizens across the nation were understandably concerned about the potential\u200d consequences of a government shutdown.\u2062 The interruption \u200bof essential services, furloughed workers,\u2063 and economic instability are just a few of the negative outcomes that could have resulted from a failure to \u200bpass a continuing resolution. Therefore, the Senate&#8217;s decisive action in averting a shutdown is commendable \u200cand demonstrates\u200c a commitment to upholding the fundamental \u200bresponsibilities \u2063of governance.<\/p>\n<p>The value of \u2064a clean continuing resolution cannot \u2064be understated. By\u2064 removing controversial provisions or policy riders,\u200c this \u2062bill ensures that it focuses solely on providing funding to keep the government operational. This \u2063approach is crucial in fostering bipartisan support\u200d and avoiding unnecessary roadblocks to the passage of the bill. In \u2064a time where\u2064 political polarization \u2062seems \u2063to pervade every aspect of decision-making, the ability to set\u2063 aside differences and come to a consensus on such an important matter is a testament\u2064 to the Senate&#8217;s dedication to its responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to preventing a government shutdown, this clean continuing resolution grants \u2064lawmakers more time to negotiate\u2064 and pass annual appropriations bills. The need to fund government agencies is an ongoing task that requires careful consideration and thorough evaluation of spending priorities. By providing an extended period\u200c for negotiations, this temporary measure allows for a more deliberate and comprehensive approach to funding decisions. Such an approach is necessary to ensure that \u200dtaxpayer \u200ddollars are allocated efficiently \u200dand effectively in\u2062 service \u2064of the nation&#8217;s needs.<\/p>\n<p>While the passing of this clean continuing resolution is undoubtedly a\u200b positive step forward, it is important to recognize that it is\u200d just a temporary solution. The government&#8217;s funding expires once again \u200din 45 days, which means that lawmakers must seize this opportunity to work\u2064 towards a more lasting agreement. The American people deserve a government that functions efficiently and responsibly, and it is the duty of our elected officials to ensure this outcome.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the Senate&#8217;s passage of a clean continuing \u2062resolution just hours before the potential shutdown is a cause for celebration. It provides relief to worried citizens and allows for uninterrupted government operations. The bipartisan support for this bill demonstrates a commitment to the functioning of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-passes-45-day-stopgap-measure-in-time-to-avert-government-shutdown\/\" title=\"Senate approves 45-day stopgap measure, avoids government shutdown.\">democracy amidst deep political divisions<\/a>. Nevertheless, it is crucial that lawmakers use this\u200c window of opportunity to work towards a\u2064 more permanent solution. The American people deserve a\u2062 government that is responsible, efficient, and accountable. Let us hope\u200c that this clean continuing resolution serves as a catalyst for productive \u200dnegotiations and responsible budgeting to meet the needs of our nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Senate approved a clean continuing resolution from the House, averting a government shutdown. 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