Senate Passes Fourth Continuing Resolution to Extend Government Funding

The bipartisan agreement averts a government shutdown, extending funding until March 8 for several departments with the remainder until March 22.

The Senate approved a continuing resolution (CR) on Thursday, sending it to President Joe Biden for his signature, to prevent a government shutdown scheduled for Friday.
This marks the fourth CR of the fiscal year, as Congress has yet to pass the 12 appropriations bills required for Fiscal Year 2024.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed satisfaction with the bipartisan agreement, highlighting its role in avoiding a shutdown and paving the way for the passage of the first six appropriations bills next week.
Negotiators have reached an agreement on six appropriations bills, with the remaining six expected to be finalized and enacted before March 22.
The passage of the CR faced opposition from several GOP senators, but ultimately passed with a significant majority in both the Senate and the House.