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March 18, 2024 at 9:20 PM

Government shutdown looms as Congress sorts through DHS funding

Congress is beginning the week without a deal to avert a partial government shutdown by Friday's deadline.
March 18, 2024 at 9:20 PM
Government shutdown looms as Congress sorts through DHS funding
March 9, 2024 at 1:51 AM

Senate passes 6 funding bills to avert partial government shutdown before midnight deadline

The Senate voted 75-22 to pass six funding bills that will keep programs governed by them funded through the end of September.
March 9, 2024 at 1:51 AM
Senate averts partial government shutdown, advances 6 major funding bills
March 6, 2024 at 9:31 PM

House passes funding bills to avert partial government shutdown

The House is voting on a package of six government funding bills Wednesday afternoon to avert a partial government shutdown before the Friday deadline.
March 6, 2024 at 9:31 PM
House passes funding bills to avert partial government shutdown
March 1, 2024 at 7:52 PM

Congress temporarily avoids government shutdown

ABC News chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl discusses new deadlines to avoid a government shutdown and top contenders to replace Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
March 1, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Congress temporarily avoids government shutdown
March 1, 2024 at 4:33 PM

Bill to avert shutdown heads to Biden

Senior White House Correspondent Selina Wang talks about the plans for a more permanent funding bill.
March 1, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Bill to avert shutdown heads to Biden
March 1, 2024 at 2:29 AM

Senate passes short-term funding bill to avert government shutdown

The Senate passed a short-term funding bill to avert a partial government shutdown Thursday evening.
March 1, 2024 at 2:29 AM
Senate passes short-term funding bill to avert government shutdown
February 29, 2024 at 6:05 PM

Deal reached to avoid partial government shutdown

The House and Senate are set to vote Thursday on a bipartisan deal to avert a partial government shutdown ahead of Thursday's deadline.
February 29, 2024 at 6:05 PM
Deal reached to avoid partial government shutdown
February 29, 2024 at 4:58 PM

Congress set to vote on bipartisan deal to fund the government

The vote will avert a partial government shutdown.
February 29, 2024 at 4:58 PM
Congress set to vote on bipartisan deal to fund the government
February 28, 2024 at 6:35 PM

Here's what to know if a partial government shutdown goes into effect

Congress is scrambling to lock in a plan to keep several key government agencies funded before a Friday deadline -- or risk a partial government shutdown.
February 28, 2024 at 6:35 PM
Here's what to know if a partial government shutdown goes into effect
February 28, 2024 at 3:51 PM

Government shutdown deadline looms

Lawmakers are facing a Friday deadline to pass a spending bill to avert a partial government shutdown.
February 28, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Government shutdown deadline looms
February 27, 2024 at 9:23 PM

Biden, Hill leaders show optimism on shutdown, but have 'intense' talk on Ukraine

Biden hosted the "Big 4" leaders to discuss Ukraine aid and government funding with a partial shutdown deadline just days away.
February 27, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Biden, Hill leaders show optimism on shutdown, but have 'intense' talk on Ukraine
February 27, 2024 at 7:20 PM

Schumer, Johnson deliver remarks following meeting with Biden on Ukraine aid bill

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called the meeting the most intense he's ever had, but both he and House Speaker Mike Johnson are confident a government shutdown can be averted.
February 27, 2024 at 7:20 PM
Schumer, Johnson deliver remarks following meeting with Biden on Ukraine aid bill
February 27, 2024 at 5:25 PM

Biden meeting with congressional leaders over government shutdown

President Biden is meeting with top congressional leaders Tuesday as they face a Friday deadline to pass a spending bill to avoid a partial government shutdown.
February 27, 2024 at 5:25 PM
Biden meeting with congressional leaders over government shutdown
February 27, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Washington scrambles to avoid partial government shutdown

All four congressional leaders will head to the White House on Tuesday for a critical meeting with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to avoid a partial shutdown on March 1.
February 27, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Washington scrambles to avoid partial government shutdown
February 26, 2024 at 10:05 PM

Here we go again: Congress faces looming government shutdown deadline

Congress has its back against the wall as the clock ticks down to renew funding for several key government programs before a looming funding deadline.
February 26, 2024 at 10:05 PM
Here we go again: Congress faces looming government shutdown deadline
2 months ago

Biden signs stopgap measure to avoid partial government shutdown

The measure keeps funding going until early March.
2 months ago
Biden signs stopgap measure to avoid partial government shutdown
2 months ago

Congress holds off government shutdown for a few more weeks

Congress has passed a short-term spending bill to avert a partial government shutdown, just a day before the deadline. The deal is now headed to President Biden's desk to be signed.
2 months ago
Congress holds off government shutdown for a few more weeks
2 months ago

No snow day for the Senate as Congress looks to avert a government shutdown

Senator will have to brave the winter weather to cast the first in a series of votes that they hope will stave off a partial government shutdown at week's end.
2 months ago
No snow day for the Senate as Congress looks to avert a government shutdown
2 months ago

House cancels votes due to weather ahead of possible shutdown

Congressional leaders agreed to a deal, but they still need to pass a short-term funding bill before time runs out on Friday.
2 months ago
House cancels votes due to weather ahead of possible shutdown
2 months ago

Congressional leaders reach short-term funding deal

Congress averted another possible government shutdown Saturday night agreeing on a funding deal to keep the government open until March.
2 months ago
Congressional leaders reach short-term funding deal
2 months ago

Congressional leaders reach short-term funding deal to keep government open: Sources

A short-term deal has been reached by congressional leaders to keep the government open until March, sources said.
2 months ago
Congressional leaders reach short-term deal to fund government: Sources
2 months ago

A partial government shutdown could happen next week. Here's what you need to know

The next week in Congress will be consumed by efforts to keep the lights on as Congress is running up against a funding deadline.
2 months ago
A partial government shutdown could happen next week. Here's what you need to know
2 months ago

Speaker Johnson sticking to top-line funding deal to avert shutdown

Despite days of pressure from his Republican colleagues, House Speaker Mike Johnson says the agreement he negotiated with the Senate will remain in place.
2 months ago
Speaker Johnson sticking to top-line funding deal to avert shutdown
2 months ago

In blow to Johnson's leadership, GOP hard-liners revolt over government funding deal

A group of hard-line conservatives tanked a procedural vote in revolt of a tentative funding deal negotiated by congressional leaders to prevent a government shutdown.
2 months ago
In blow to Johnson's leadership, GOP hard-liners revolt over government funding deal
2 months ago

Congressional leaders announce spending deal that would avert next government shutdown

Congressional leaders have reached agreement on the overall price tag of the next batch of government spending bills, sources say -- a major step in averting a shutdown
2 months ago
Congressional leaders announce spending deal that would stop next government shutdown
4 months ago

Bill to avert shutdown heads to Senate

The Senate must act before a Friday deadline, after the House passed a funding bill Tuesday night to keep the government running.
4 months ago
Bill to avert shutdown heads to Senate
4 months ago

House passes bill to avoid government shutdown

New speaker of the House Mike Johnson faced significant opposition from his own party to get lawmakers to pass a short-term bill to keep the government funded through early next year.
4 months ago
House passes bill to avoid government shutdown
4 months ago

House votes to keep government open

The bill passed despite 93 Republicans voting no. It now heads to the Senate where it is expected to pass.
4 months ago
House votes to keep government open
4 months ago

Vote set for funding to avert government shutdown

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien has the latest on Speaker Johnson’s effort to wrangle votes for his budget plan to avert Friday’s shutdown deadline.
4 months ago
Vote set for funding to avert government shutdown
4 months ago

Holiday travel in jeopardy?

ABC News’ Andrea Fujii explains how a possible government shutdown later this week could spell chaos for millions of Americans planning to travel this holiday season.
4 months ago
Holiday travel in jeopardy?
4 months ago

With GOP opposition, Speaker Mike Johnson would need Democratic votes to pass plan to avert shutdown

The House is set to hold a floor vote Tuesday on a plan Speaker Mike Johnson has pitched to avert a government shutdown -- yet it appears he will need Democrats’ votes.
4 months ago
With GOP opposition, Johnson needs Democratic votes to pass plan to avert shutdown
4 months ago

House speaker clashes with GOP over how to avert government shutdown

Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan would split funding into two parts, keeping agencies like Veteran Affairs, Transportation and Housing functioning until January and the rest of the government until February.
4 months ago
House speaker clashes with GOP over how to avert government shutdown
4 months ago

Government shutdown looms as new speaker pitches spending plan

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien has details on the House Speaker Mike Johnson’s budget pitch as a government shutdown looms.
4 months ago
Government shutdown looms as new speaker pitches spending plan
4 months ago

Government shutdown looms as Thanksgiving approaches

House Speaker Mike Johnson is planning to bring a vote to the floor on Tuesday.
4 months ago
Government shutdown looms as Thanksgiving approaches
4 months ago

What happens if the government shuts down ahead of Thanksgiving

House Speaker Mike Johnson has a plan to avoid a government shutdown. But if the rest of Washington doesn't agree, here's how a shutdown could impact your holiday plans.
4 months ago
What happens if the government shuts down ahead of Thanksgiving
4 months ago

House Speaker Mike Johnson works to avert shutdown

Mike Johnson is facing pushback from both sides of the aisle over his new plan to stop the looming government shutdown.
4 months ago
House Speaker Mike Johnson works to avert shutdown
4 months ago

First big test for House Speaker Mike Johnson

Johnson has until the end of the week to help avert a government shutdown.
4 months ago
First big test for House Speaker Mike Johnson
4 months ago

House Speaker Mike Johnson pitches new plan to postpone government shutdown

Johnson’s two-part proposal would keep parts of the government, like housing and transportation, funded through Jan. 19 and other parts, like homeland security, funded through Feb. 2.
4 months ago
House Speaker Mike Johnson pitches new plan to postpone government shutdown
4 months ago

Lawmakers hope to avert looming government shutdown

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is pitching his plan to fellow Republicans, but has already garnered thumbs-down from at least three GOP members. The White House calls the plan “unserious.”
4 months ago
Lawmakers hope to avert looming government shutdown
4 months ago

Speaker Mike Johnson pitches Republicans on plan to avert government shutdown

Speaker Mike Johnson pitches Republicans on his "laddered CR" plan to avert a government shutdown.
4 months ago
Speaker Mike Johnson unveils plan to avert government shutdown
4 months ago

Government shutdown looms

Speaker Mike Johnson is set to unveil his plan to avoid a government shutdown this week.
4 months ago
Government shutdown looms
4 months ago

US foreign aid amid an approaching government shutdown

Plus, Atlanta rapper Young Thug’s trial and the announcement of 2024’s Grammy Award nominees.
4 months ago
US foreign aid amid an approaching government shutdown
4 months ago

Government shutdown looms as lawmakers look for funding deal

ABC News’ Rachael Bade is on the Hill where lawmakers are looking to strike a deal over government funding as another shutdown looms.
4 months ago
Government shutdown looms as lawmakers look for funding deal
4 months ago

The government could shut down after next Friday. House Republicans still need a plan

Newly elected Speaker Mike Johnson has yet to reveal his plan for how the House will work to avert a government shutdown that’s set to take effect in about a week.
4 months ago
The government could shut down after next Friday. House Republicans still need a plan
5 months ago

Countdown to government shutdown

House Republicans meeting behind closed doors to nominate another House speaker.
5 months ago
Countdown to government shutdown
5 months ago

Sen. Lankford resumes call for bill to stop government shutdowns

The Prevent Government Shutdowns Act would require lawmakers to work in “continuous session” until reaching a deal to fund the government by future fiscal-year deadlines.
5 months ago
Republican senator resumes call for bill to stop government shutdowns
6 months ago

Gaetz threatens historic vote to try and remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy: What happens next

Matt Gaetz says he plans to force a vote on whether to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy, and a motion to vacate could come as soon as Monday
6 months ago
Gaetz threatens historic vote to try and remove Speaker McCarthy: What happens next
6 months ago

Matt Gaetz says he is planning a vote to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy over government funding bill

Matt Gaetz plans a vote to try and remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy as punishment for McCarthy orchestrating a bipartisan stopgap funding bill to stave off a shutdown
6 months ago
Matt Gaetz says he plans vote to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy over funding bill
6 months ago

Sen. James Lankford discusses government shutdown aversion

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., discusses how the government shutdown was averted and the bill he’s spearheading to put an end to shutdowns.
6 months ago
Sen. James Lankford discusses government shutdown aversion
6 months ago

Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX) on the GOP and the government shutdown

Our panel discusses the dissent on Capitol Hill as Speaker McCarthy faces pressure from his own party over bipartisan bill.
6 months ago
Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX) on the GOP and the government shutdown