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September 30, 2024 Update
[New information bolded and italicized]After weeks of false starts, both the House and Senate approved a continuing resolution (CR) that keeps the government funded until December 20. The House passed the CR package 341-82, followed by the Senate approving it 78-18. Notably, a majority of House Republicans voted yes on the bill 132-82, but Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was once again forced to rely on Democratic votes for passage. All 18 of the Senate “nay” votes were Republicans. Funding the government and many other must-pass bills are now to be decided during the post-election “lame duck” session scheduled to begin November 12. Also distasteful to many Members but still possible: December funding packages combining some or all 12 appropriations bills.
Tentative 2024 Congressional Recess ScheduleSenate and House out of session until November 12 Target adjournment — December 19/20 |