{"id":2100398,"date":"2023-11-15T23:30:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T04:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-passes-short-term-spending-bill-to-avoid-government-shutdown\/"},"modified":"2023-11-15T23:33:48","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T04:33:48","slug":"senate-passes-short-term-spending-bill-to-avoid-government-shutdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-passes-short-term-spending-bill-to-avoid-government-shutdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Senate passes short-term spending bill to avoid government shutdown"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/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-short-term-spending-bill-to-avoid-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=2100398&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 Votes to Postpone\u2064 Government Spending Fight<\/h2>\n<p>The Senate made a crucial decision on Wednesday night, \u200dvoting \u200bto delay\u200c a battle over government spending until \u200dnext year. This move was made possible by the easy passage of a funding bill that had been approved by\u2063 the House the day before.<\/p>\n<p>The overwhelming 87-11 vote practically guarantees that Congress \u200bwill avoid the usual holiday time crunch associated with\u200b past spending clashes.\u200c Initially, \u200bSenate Democrats\u200d had pushed for an extension until early\u200d December. However, they eventually \u200dagreed to funding that would extend \u2063into January and February. This decision came after Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) introduced \u2064a bill that was free of spending cuts or policy riders.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2064White House has indicated its intention to sign the measure into law\u200b before the Friday midnight deadline.<\/p>\n<h3>Anticlimactic End to \u2063Johnson&#8217;s First Funding Fight<\/h3>\n<p>The Senate&#8217;s approval marks a somewhat anticlimactic conclusion to Johnson&#8217;s first funding battle. As he wraps\u2064 up his third full week on the job, \u2062the speaker took a significant personal \u200drisk by moving forward with a &#8220;clean&#8221; continuing resolution. This move faced opposition from his right flank, which tanked a\u200b procedural \u200bvote on the House floor in protest. Nevertheless, the bill\u200d successfully prevented a government shutdown and brought Washington back from the brink.<\/p>\n<p>Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) wasted no time in moving to vote on the House\u2064 bill. The bill had passed with a vote of \u200d336-95 on Tuesday, with \u200cthe support of 209 Democrats. However, negotiating a time \u2063agreement with Republicans, which\u200b often gets bogged down in numerous amendment votes, was\u2063 necessary.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200dSenate only needed to approve a single amendment requested by Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY). \u200bHowever, a separate dispute over \u200bthe annual defense bill prolonged\u2064 the process into the night. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS), the ranking Republican on\u2063 the Armed Services Committee, blocked the bill until Democratic leadership reached a resolution on the \u2064National Defense Authorization Act.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We were on such a nice glide path this afternoon, but this whole fight over NDAA motions to instruct \u200cgot a little out of hand,&#8221; said \u200dMinority\u200b Whip John Thune (R-SD), referring to nonbinding directives that are voted on before \u200dthe two chambers go to conference on the defense bill.<\/p>\n<p>With the Senate&#8217;s approval, lawmakers can now enjoy a weeklong Thanksgiving break. However, this display of bipartisanship does \u200dnot alleviate the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-passes-short-term-spending-bill-to-avoid-government-shutdown\/\" title=\"Senate passes short-term spending bill to avoid government shutdown\">simmering tensions surrounding government spending<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The two chambers \u200bremain $120 billion apart on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nolte-jesse-watters-crushes-cnn-in-ratings-more-demo-viewers-than-jim-acostas-total-viewers\/\" title=\"Nolte: Jesse Watters Crushes CNN in Ratings \u2014 More Demo Viewers than Jim Acosta's Total Viewers\">top-line numbers<\/a>. This discrepancy \u200barose after Johnson&#8217;s \u2063predecessor, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), decided to mark up appropriations bills \u200dbelow the levels\u2062 agreed\u200c upon in the spring debt limit agreement that became law.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson chose \u2063the path of \u2062least resistance to avoid a government shutdown\u2064 and \u200dbuy himself more \u2062time to pass the House&#8217;s remaining five appropriations bills. \u200cHowever, he also signaled the intense battle that \u200blies \u200bahead, stating, &#8220;We are not surrendering; we&#8217;re fighting. But you have to be wise about choosing the fights,&#8221; during a press conference on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>Funding\u2063 will expire in two stages,\u200c with some agencies lapsing on Jan. 19 and the rest on Feb. 3. However, in reality, the two chambers have\u200d only \u200da few weeks of session remaining before the Christmas recess.<\/p>\n<p>The Senate still needs to pass nine appropriations bills, which suggests that these measures will likely be bundled into one or more minibus bills to save time.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the chamber is also\u200d working on a border bill that will pave the way for \u2063a deal \u200con President Joe Biden&#8217;s Ukraine supplemental funding\u200b request.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">CLICK HERE TO READ MORE\u200d FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What was the reason behind R-MS&#8217;s objection\u200b to the defense bill and how did\u200b it\u200b impact the final vote\u2063 on the funding measure?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  (R-MS) objected to the defense bill, which created a delay in the final vote on the funding measure. Nevertheless,\u2063 Senate leaders\u200c were determined to \u2062avoid any delay that would \u200brisk a government shutdown.<\/p>\n<h3>Avoiding a Political Showdown<\/h3>\n<p>The decision to postpone the government spending \u2063fight until \u200cnext year comes as a relief to many Americans who have grown weary\u2062 of political showdowns and partisan bickering. With the ongoing pandemic and economic recovery efforts, the last thing the country needs is a government shutdown that would further disrupt services and delay critical aid.<\/p>\n<p>This move also provides an opportunity for Congress to regroup, reassess their priorities, and come\u200d up with a\u200c more\u2064 thoughtful and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-unveils-immigration-housing-and-resettlement-plan-in-funding-request\/\" title=\"Biden Admin Unveils Immigration Housing And \u2018Resettlement\u2019 Plan In Funding Request\">comprehensive spending plan<\/a> for the\u2063 coming year. By extending \u2064the funding into January and February, lawmakers have bought themselves more time to negotiate and craft a budget that addresses the urgent needs of the nation.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to avoiding a holiday \u2063time\u200c crunch and preventing a government shutdown, the Senate&#8217;s decision to postpone the spending fight also allows \u200bthem to focus on other pressing matters, such as COVID-19 relief, \u2064infrastructure investment, and climate change. \u200cThese are all important issues that require the attention and dedication of\u200c our elected officials.<\/p>\n<h3>Looking Ahead<\/h3>\n<p>As we \u200benter the final months of the year, it is\u2062 crucial that our leaders work together in a bipartisan manner to address \u200dthe challenges facing our nation. The\u200c decision to postpone the government spending fight demonstrates a willingness to set aside differences and prioritize the needs of the American people.<\/p>\n<p>Moving forward, it is imperative that Congress acts swiftly and decisively to provide relief for struggling families, support\u200d small businesses, and invest in\u2063 the infrastructure and technologies of the future. The\u2064 road ahead may be challenging, but with cooperation and dedication, we \u2063can overcome any \u200cobstacle and build a\u2064 stronger,\u200c more resilient \u2064nation.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the Senate&#8217;s vote to delay the government spending fight until next year is \u2062a\u2063 significant step towards ensuring \u200dthe smooth functioning of our government and providing\u200d stability during these uncertain\u200b times. By avoiding a political\u200c showdown and \u2064extending the funding into January and \u200cFebruary, lawmakers have created an opportunity to focus on other pressing issues and craft a more thoughtful and comprehensive spending plan. As we\u2062 look ahead, it is essential that our leaders come together and work towards the betterment\u200d of our nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Senate voted to punt a fight over government spending into early next year on Wednesday night, easily passing a funding bill the House approved the day before. The 87-11 vote all but guarantees Congress will avoid the holiday time crunch of past spending clashes. 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