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US government shutdown averted as Biden signs stopgap spending measure

The bill finances the federal government through Dec. 16 and buys lawmakers more time to agree on legislation setting spending levels for fiscal 2023.

19 months ago

Senate passes stopgap funding bill, avoiding shutdown

The measure now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.

2 years ago

Trump signs temporary government funding bill

The temporary extension will set the stage for a lame-duck session of Congress later this year, where the agenda will be largely determined by the outcome of the presidential election.

By Andrew Taylor, The Associated Press

4 years ago

White House says it will prevent government shutdown on this one condition

To avoid a government shutdown, U.S. President Donald Trump would sign a stopgap spending bill, but there are strings attached.

4 years ago

Senate sends Trump stopgap spending bill, averting shutdown

The bill passed by an 82-15 vote and heads to the White House for Trump's expected signature.

5 years ago

House OKs measure to prevent possible end-of-month shutdown

The Senate is expected to approve the stopgap bill next week. The vote in the Democratic-run House on the bipartisan plan was 301-123.

5 years ago