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In a surprising turn of events in an 11th hour push, Congress successfully averted a government shutdown.

Sen. King was one of 89 votes in favor of the bill to avoid a government shutdown.

The U.S. House voted 335-91 on Saturday to pass a short-term funding bill that would keep the federal government open, averting a shutdown.

Five Arizona Republican members of the House voted against a last-minute deal aimed at preventing a government shutdown.

Fellow Republican members of Congress must responsibly scrutinize funding and advocate for appropriate limits to avoid a government shutdown, writes Rep. Mike Lawler.

The U.S. Senate approved a short-term spending bill that will fund the government for another 45 days. The bill now goes to President Biden for his signature.

An 11th-hour compromise Saturday averted a shutdown of the federal government for at least 45 days, allowing the National Park System to remain open.

The Senate voted to pass a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government funded Saturday night after the House had previously passed the measure. While a small group of nine Republican senators voted against the bill, an overwhelming majority of their colleagues, a total of 88 senators, voted for it. “Our bipartisan work in the…

Washington, Oct 1 (IANS) As the US government is practically shutting down midnight Saturday, the Congress is now alternately exploring the possibilities of reopening the government to fund federal agencies if and when the shutdown occurs.