Biden Signs Last-Minute Funding Bill, Averts Government Shutdown Amid COMPLETE Chaos

In a statement released by the White House, it was stated that the President signed H.R. 5860, which provides fiscal year appropriations to Federal agencies through November 17, 2023, and extends several expiring authorities. This move comes after President Biden expressed his frustration, stating that the country should have never been in a position where a government shutdown was a possibility.

The Senate managed to secure enough votes to pass the bill just hours before the midnight deadline on Saturday, effectively avoiding a government shutdown. The deal passed through the Senate with an overwhelming majority of 88 to 9, following its successful passage through the House. The Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer, expressed relief, stating that the American people can now breathe a sigh of relief knowing that there will be no government shutdown.

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President Biden echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that the threat of a federal government shutdown would have been an unnecessary crisis. He expressed his belief that the country should never have been in this position in the first place. The last-minute deal came after chaotic scenes in the House, where Speaker Kevin McCarthy had to drop demands for massive spending cuts and rely on Democrats to pass a package without funding for Ukraine.

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While the immediate crisis of a government shutdown has been averted, Congress is expected to address Ukraine aid and spending bills in the coming weeks before the government's funding runs out again. President Biden acknowledged the importance of supporting Ukraine and expressed his expectation that the Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, will secure passage of the necessary support for Ukraine at this critical moment.

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The bill signed by President Biden will fund the government for an additional six weeks at fiscal year 2023 levels, which were set under Democratic control of Congress. This temporary funding will allow both chambers to work on a longer-term spending plan to fund fiscal year 2024. The passage of this bill came after a day of uncertainty, with no deal in sight to avert a government shutdown. Speaker Kevin McCarthy ultimately scrapped plans to vote on a party-line stopgap spending plan and instead put a bipartisan deal on the floor.

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The Senate also abandoned plans to vote on its own continuing resolution that included $6 billion in aid for Ukraine. Instead, they voted on the House's "clean" continuing resolution, which simply extended current funding levels. While Senate Democrats expressed disappointment at the removal of Ukraine aid from the spending deal, Republicans had vowed to deny them the 60-vote majority needed to pass the Senate deal. The House floor also experienced chaos, with Democratic Representative Jamaal Bowman allegedly pulling a fire alarm just before a crucial vote. This led to calls for his expulsion from Congress.

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President Biden expressed his satisfaction with the passage of the bill, stating that it prevents an unnecessary crisis that would have inflicted needless pain on millions of hardworking Americans. He highlighted the positive impact of the bill, such as ensuring that active-duty troops will continue to get paid and travelers will be spared airport delays. However, he also acknowledged the absence of new funding for Ukraine in the agreement and emphasized the importance of continuing American support for Ukraine without interruption.

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The potential government shutdown had raised concerns about the impact it would have on various aspects of American life. If the government had shut down, over two million members of the military and one and a half million federal civilian employees would have gone without pay until a deal was reached. More than half of the civilian employees would have been furloughed, while the rest would have had to work without payment. The potential shutdown also threatened flight disruptions, garbage piling up, and the closure of national parks.

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The passage of the stopgap bill provides temporary relief and allows the government to continue functioning. However, it remains uncertain whether the bill will survive as it heads to the Senate, where a procedural vote has yet to be scheduled. The bill's passage in the House was not without controversy, as Democrats pulled stunts to buy time to read the details of the bill before voting on it. House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries used "magic minutes" to extend the vote further, demanding that Republicans keep their word on avoiding a shutdown.

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The actions of Representative Jamaal Bowman, who allegedly pulled a fire alarm during the crucial shutdown vote, have sparked outrage among Republicans. Calls for his expulsion and prosecution have been made, with Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene leading the charge. Greene has called on the Department of Justice to prosecute Bowman using the same law that was used to prosecute January 6 rioters for interfering with an official proceeding. The incident has further heightened tensions between Democrats and Republicans, particularly regarding funding for Ukraine.

While the immediate threat of a government shutdown has been averted, the passage of the stopgap bill highlights the ongoing challenges and divisions within Congress. The bill's temporary nature underscores the need for a longer-term spending plan to ensure the stability and functioning of the government. As Congress works on addressing Ukraine aid and spending bills in the coming weeks, the focus will be on finding common ground and reaching bipartisan agreements that prioritize the needs of the American people.