That clause gives congress what People Markham and they referred to as the power of the purse. The power not held by other of the executive branches according to the constitution. A providing fence keeping the government running and functioning is one of the things of congress. And they cant even agree what to get started on getting that. Right letting the government agree on that bill, let alone a strategy for the house is proven to be a challenge. Signs that things were going well. Indicate most apparent on thursday. When a motion to begin a debate on the Defense Funding Bill fails for the second time this. Week prompting Republican Leadership sent members, Home Congress now only has about five days left to take action because members are off tomorrow on monday for the jewish holiday of the occupier, the speaker of the house, told reporters yesterday that he believes that congress is making progress his congress is making progress in its negotiations, and it anticipates resumed votin