The Senate failed to advance the Democrats’ stopgap funding bill Thursday. What is a stopgap funding bill? Also known as a continuing resolution, a stopgap funding bill is a temporary measure used by Congress to keep the government funded and operational when a full budget has not been approved. This type of bill is often used to prevent shutdowns and provide lawmakers additional time for budget discussions.
Government shutdown 2025 UPDATE: Democrats' stopgap funding bill fails

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