Congress Passes Stopgap Bill to Avert Government Shutdown: Last-Minute Rescue
Congress Passes Stopgap Bill to Avert Shutdown Ahead of Midnight Deadline
Key Points:
- Congress successfully passes a stopgap bill to prevent a government shutdown.
- The bill is a temporary measure meant to keep the government funded for 45 days.
- Both the Senate and the House of Representatives vote in favor of the bill.
- The passage of the bill comes just hours before the midnight deadline.
Government Shutdown Averted!
Congress has managed to save the day once again by passing a stopgap bill to avoid a government shutdown. It seems like they’ve become quite skilled at waiting until the last minute to get things done!
The bill, which is only meant to keep the government funded for 45 days, was passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives. This means that essential services will continue to operate and federal employees won’t have to worry about being furloughed—at least for now.
It’s impressive how congresspeople can set aside their differences and come together when faced with the looming threat of a shutdown. It’s almost as if they only remember how to work as a team when their own jobs are on the line!
So, for the time being, the government is safe from a shutdown. But who knows what the future holds? One thing is for sure: we can always count on Congress to keep us on the edge of our seats, waiting for their next dramatic deadline showdown!
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