House and Senate leaders on Wednesday reached a bipartisan deal to avert a partial government shutdown ahead of Friday’s looming deadline.
Under the terms of the deal, the House is expected to vote Thursday on a temporary funding bill. The Senate will vote soon after.
With Democratic support, the legislation is expected to pass the House. It could face procedural hurdles in the Senate if one member objects to expediting the voting process, potentially pushing a vote past the shutdown deadline.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson makes a statement to members of the news media after meeting with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and other congressional leaders in Washington, Feb. 27, 2024.
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With Democratic support, the legislation is expected to pass the House. It could face procedural hurdles in the Senate if one member objects to expediting the voting process, potentially pushing a vote past the shutdown deadline.
Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer talks after a policy luncheon on Capitol Hill, Feb. 27, 2024, in Washington.
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If it passes, the deal would avert a partial shutdown this Friday of roughly 20% of the government, and create new funding deadlines: March 8 for that 20% and March 22 for the remaining 80%.
A March 8 deadline could leave President Joe Biden delivering his State of the Union address the night before the deadline to avert a partial shutdown.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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