House Approves Funding Bill to Conclude the Longest Shutdown Ever
The federal government will restart operations Thursday morning following the longest shutdown in U.S. history. The House approved the Senate’s revised continuing resolution (CR) late Wednesday, marking the 45th day of the shutdown that began on October 1. The vote concluded at 222-209, with six Democrats siding with Republicans and two Republicans voting against their […]
House passes measure to conclude historic government shutdown after 42 days
Funding Bill Passed to End Historic Government Shutdown On Wednesday, the House approved a funding bill aimed at concluding the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, which had lasted 43 days. This crucial step sends the bill to President Trump for his approval. The House voted 222-209 in favor of the funding bill that arrived […]
Government shutdown expected to conclude without an agreement on Obamacare subsidies. Here’s what it means for people in Oregon.
Oregonians who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare, may face increased costs next year with no definite solution in sight. The upcoming federal spending package intended to prevent a government shutdown does not address the expiring enhanced premium tax credit that has supported health insurance for millions, including […]
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history could conclude by Wednesday night.
Government Shutdown Nears Resolution with Upcoming House Vote After what has felt like an eternity, the end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history may finally be on the horizon. A vote in the House for a federal funding bill is scheduled for late Wednesday evening. House members will first take a procedural vote […]
Proposal to conclude the longest shutdown in history moves forward for a vote in the House.
House Set to Vote on Funding Bill to End Government Shutdown The House is poised to vote on a measure to reopen the federal government on Wednesday, following the approval of a critical funding bill earlier today. A bipartisan agreement designed to resolve the ongoing 42-day shutdown successfully passed through the House Rules Committee last […]
His comments arrive before the anticipated vote to conclude the 42-day shutdown
Democrats Divided Over Government Shutdown Agreement There’s a growing rift within the Democratic Party, especially aimed at Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, following his handling of the ongoing government shutdown. Reports suggest some members are calling for his resignation. Looking ahead, Democrats are looking to include a three-year extension for expiring Obamacare subsidies in legislation […]
Government shutdown may conclude this week as House evaluates Senate agreement
Government Shutdown Could Soon End It seems the House is moving toward concluding the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, as lawmakers are hurrying back to the Capitol after their extended break. On Tuesday, the House Rules Committee has a meeting scheduled for after 5 p.m. to review a revised funding proposal from the Senate, […]
Senate Greenlights Agreement to Conclude 41-Day Shutdown
Senate Approves Government Funding Plan On Monday night, the Senate passed a plan to reopen the federal government, despite opposition from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and the Democratic majority. The bill passed with a 60-40 vote, drawing support from eight Democrats who sided with Republicans. Interestingly, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky was the only […]
When will the government shutdown conclude, and what will the process for reopening entail?
Funding Bill Moves Forward to Reopen Government WASHINGTON — A small group of Senate Democrats played a crucial role in advancing a funding bill on Sunday night, which could allow the federal government to reopen later this week. However, significant challenges still lie ahead before the legislation receives final approval from both chambers and reaches […]
Thune hopeful that the shutdown could conclude this week, focusing on the spending bill until January
Thune Remains Hopeful Amid Government Shutdown Talks Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed optimism on Monday regarding lawmakers potentially reaching an agreement to reopen the government by the week’s end. He mentioned that he might propose a temporary spending bill that would extend into January, given that the late November deadline suggested by the House-passed […]