US Senate to Vote on Temporary Federal Funding Bill March 3
The U.S. Senate's failure to pass any funding proposals results in an ongoing government shutdown, the first in seven years due to depleted funds.
Summary
On October 3, the U.S. Senate voted down both a Democratic and a Republican temporary funding bill, resulting in the federal government remaining shut down since October 1. This marks the first shutdown in seven years due to a lack of funds, with hundreds of thousands of federal employees furloughed and non-essential services suspended.
Terms & Concepts
- Government Shutdown: A situation where the government ceases non-essential operations due to lack of authorized funding.
- Federal Funding Bill: Legislation that allocates money to operate government programs and agencies for a set period.