November 16, 2023
US Senate passes stopgap bill, averts government shutdown — for now
The bill provides just over two months of breathing space until the next deadline on January 19 People walk past the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, U.S., November 15, 2023. —Reuters The US Senate averted an imminent partial government shutdown by passing a spending bill 87-11, which now awaits President Joe Biden’s signature. This move comes as a temporary solution, providing just over two months of breathing space until the next deadline on January 19. The measure attracted bipartisan support, reflecting a rare consensus in modern US politics. The bill, drafted by Speaker Mike Johnson, maintains spending levels set in
