In the days leading up to a critical funding deadline, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is set to vote on a far-reaching continuing resolution (CR) that could stave off a partial government shutdown during the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s term.
With the deadline fast approaching on Friday, March 14, Congress faces immense pressure to act and ensure that federal agencies remain funded until September 30. In the absence of significant Democratic support, Speaker Johnson and his Republican colleagues are banking on the party’s internal cohesion to pass the 99-page CR largely along party lines. This article delves into the legislative process, the political strategy behind the bill, and the fiscal and policy implications of the proposed spending measures.
