Senate passes short-term funding bill, averting government shutdown

The Senate on Thursday night passed a one-week continuing resolution to fund the government, averting a government shutdown. 

The short-term funding bill will now fund the government through Dec. 23, giving Congress additional time to finish crafting a massive longer-term spending package. 

The bill passed 71-19, and now goes to President Biden’s desk for his signature. A similar measure passed the House earlier this week. 

The current continuing resolution to fund the government had been set to expire on Dec. 16. 

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