appropriations bill

Senate Takes Up First Spending Bills in Race to Avoid Shutdown

A package of three appropriations bills cleared a procedural hurdle in the Senate on Tuesday as the possibility of a government shutdown loomed on the horizon.

September 12, 2023BY Samantha Flom and Jackson Richman
House GOP Overcomes Key Hurdle to Pass 1st Spending Bill

House Republicans passed the first of 12 spending bills for the 2024 fiscal year on Thursday after clearing the ...

July 27, 2023BY Samantha Flom and Jackson Richman
Democrats Warn That Congress Is Still Heading Toward a Shutdown Despite Agreement on Budget

Democrats warn that Congress is still facing the threat of a shutdown at the end of the year, ...

June 16, 2023BY Bryan Jung
McConnell Wants Stimulus Package Rolled Into Government Funding Bill, Urges Quick Action

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said on Dec. 1 that more stimulus is urgently needed to help ...

December 2, 2020BY Tom Ozimek