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Posted 9/22/2023, 4:38:00 PM

Schumer Looks to Senate for Funding Bill as McCarthy Struggles with House GOP Divisions

Schumer said Senate may have to pass a government funding bill first given divisions in House GOP. He's in talks with McConnell to get bipartisan Senate bill.
House Speaker McCarthy struggling to get votes for short-term funding bill amid resistance from hardliners.
Schumer hopes to include Ukraine aid in Senate bill, but any senator can slow it down. Rand Paul vowed to fight Ukraine funding.
Frustration growing among some Senate Republicans over stalled funding talks and risk of shutdown.
Capito said "stalemates and government shutdowns are not good solutions" and worried about political backlash.

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Relevant topic timeline:

8/16/2023

Congress moves toward a short-term funding bill to quell fears of a shutdown

Main Topic: Congress likely to pass a short-term government funding bill to avoid a shutdown this fall. Key Points: 1. Speaker Kevin McCarthy believes a short-term funding bill is necessary due to lack of time for a full-year funding deal. 2. The length of the stopgap bill and policy terms still need to be agreed upon by congressional leaders. 3. The House and Senate are moving in different directions on appropriations, with the House seeking spending cuts and conservative policy provisions, while the Senate aims for bipartisan support and avoids controversial provisions.

9/6/2023

Senate looks to take control in spending fight with House

The Senate plans to take control of funding the government by considering a "minibus" of spending bills, while the House faces challenges in moving forward with partisan packages.

9/6/2023

Crystal clear: Forecast for possible government shutdown is murky

The crystal ball predicts that the Senate will advance some appropriations bills and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will try to pass an interim spending package, but it remains unclear if the House will accept a bipartisan continuing resolution from the Senate to avoid a government shutdown.

9/21/2023

Senate Seeks to Break Funding Logjam with Short-Term Spending Bill

The Senate is taking the lead in funding the government beyond September 30th by setting up a path to use an FAA authorization bill as a legislative vehicle to pass a continuing resolution, in response to the House stalemate.

9/22/2023

Bipartisan Senators Propose Bill to Automatically Fund Government, Prevent Shutdowns

A bipartisan group of Senators and House members are pushing for legislation that would automatically fund the government past spending deadlines, effectively ending shutdown threats.

9/22/2023

Schumer in Budget Talks with McConnell to Avert Shutdown

Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer is in talks with Republican Senator Mitch McConnell to broker a bipartisan budget deal and avert a government shutdown.

9/25/2023

Congress Faces Funding Deadline and Infighting While Impeachment Inquiry Ramps Up

Lawmakers in the U.S. House and Senate have until September 30 to pass a spending bill to fund the government and avoid a shutdown, with Republican and Democrat leaders trying to navigate internal disagreements in their respective parties.

9/25/2023

Senate pushes to avert government shutdown as McCarthy faces pressure from rebels

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is pressuring Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avoid a government shutdown by passing a stopgap funding bill in the Senate and urging McCarthy to bring it to the House for a vote.

9/27/2023

Senate Advances Bill to Avert Shutdown, Biden Backs Striking Workers, GOP Hopefuls Debate as Trump Sued for Fraud

The Senate has voted to advance a short-term funding measure to avoid a government shutdown, while House Republicans have advanced four spending bills in an attempt to stave off the impending shutdown, although the likelihood of either bill making it through both chambers ahead of the deadline is slim.

10/4/2023

Schumer Warns of Shutdown Risk as Speaker Vote Paralysis Grips Congress

Congress is in a dangerous situation without an elected Speaker in the House, warns Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, as government funding is set to expire next month, potentially leading to a government shutdown and hindering the passage of appropriations bills.

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Posted 9/22/2023, 4:38:00 PM

Schumer Looks to Senate for Funding Bill as McCarthy Struggles with House GOP Divisions

Schumer said Senate may have to pass a government funding bill first given divisions in House GOP. He's in talks with McConnell to get bipartisan Senate bill.
House Speaker McCarthy struggling to get votes for short-term funding bill amid resistance from hardliners.
Schumer hopes to include Ukraine aid in Senate bill, but any senator can slow it down. Rand Paul vowed to fight Ukraine funding.
Frustration growing among some Senate Republicans over stalled funding talks and risk of shutdown.
Capito said "stalemates and government shutdowns are not good solutions" and worried about political backlash.

cnn.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/16/2023

Congress moves toward a short-term funding bill to quell fears of a shutdown

9/6/2023

Senate looks to take control in spending fight with House

The Senate plans to take control of funding the government by considering a "minibus" of spending bills, while the House faces challenges in moving forward with partisan packages.

9/6/2023

Crystal clear: Forecast for possible government shutdown is murky

9/21/2023

Senate Seeks to Break Funding Logjam with Short-Term Spending Bill

9/22/2023

Bipartisan Senators Propose Bill to Automatically Fund Government, Prevent Shutdowns

A bipartisan group of Senators and House members are pushing for legislation that would automatically fund the government past spending deadlines, effectively ending shutdown threats.

9/22/2023

Schumer in Budget Talks with McConnell to Avert Shutdown

Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer is in talks with Republican Senator Mitch McConnell to broker a bipartisan budget deal and avert a government shutdown.

9/25/2023

Congress Faces Funding Deadline and Infighting While Impeachment Inquiry Ramps Up

9/25/2023

Senate pushes to avert government shutdown as McCarthy faces pressure from rebels

9/27/2023

Senate Advances Bill to Avert Shutdown, Biden Backs Striking Workers, GOP Hopefuls Debate as Trump Sued for Fraud

10/4/2023

Schumer Warns of Shutdown Risk as Speaker Vote Paralysis Grips Congress