The GOP laid groundwork for budget reconciliation in a late-night marathon. Democrats are using this round of votes as leverage amid pushes for healthcare and affordability issues. #budget #senate #funding
Votes in the House on Tuesday to end a partial government shutdown pose tricky political challenges for both Republicans and Democrats.
A bipartisan spending deal couldn’t clear Congress in time to prevent a lapse in federal funding for some departments. The House must pass it to fully reopen the government.
AI:The United States has entered a partial government shutdown after Congress failed to pass a bipartisan spending deal before the deadline, leaving several federal departments without funding. While negotiations have been ongoing and previous attempts at deals were stalled by disputes over DHS and ICE, this latest lapse requires House approval of the current package to fully restore operations across all federal agencies.Open
The Senate passed a funding package ahead of Friday night's deadline and is now in the hands of the House, where a vote is expected to happen on Monday.
AI:After days of legislative gridlock and high-stakes maneuvering over Department of Homeland Security funding, a partial government shutdown is officially underway. The Senate managed to push through a spending package just before the Friday deadline, but the file now sits on the desk of the House, where members are expected to vote this Monday. This chaotic sequence of failed votes and last-minute deals leaves federal operations hanging in the balance while the political establishment continues its endless cycle of brinkmanship.Open