Congress Averts Government Shutdown With Stopgap Funding Bill

Congress has passed a temporary funding bill to prevent a partial government shutdown, giving lawmakers two more days to negotiate. If they fail to pass another temporary funding bill or a larger legislation that includes government funding and a second COVID relief bill by midnight Sunday, the government will shut down.

What action did Congress take to prevent a partial government shutdown?

• Passed a stopgap funding bill

• Increased taxes

• Reduced government spending

• Passed a permanent funding bill

How many days does the temporary funding bill give lawmakers to negotiate?

• One day

• Two days

• Three days

• Four days

What are the possible outcomes after the negotiation period?

• Pass another temporary bill or approve a larger funding bill

• Increase taxes or reduce spending

• Declare a national emergency or call for elections

• None of the above

What is tied to the larger piece of legislation that includes government funding?

• A defense spending increase

• An education reform bill

• A second COVID relief bill

• A new healthcare plan

What will happen if no agreement is reached by midnight Sunday?

• The government will continue to operate

• Taxes will be increased

• The government will shut down

• A new election will be called