Has President Biden’s term improved your confidence in America?

The House has successfully passed the continuing resolution, commonly known as the “CR,” and has now forwarded it to the Senate to prevent a government shutdown. If Congress doesn’t take action by this week, the U.S. government faces the risk of running out of funds at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday.

Crafted by the newly appointed Speaker, Mike Johnson from Louisiana, the resolution proposes to extend funding for certain government agencies until mid-January, while others will receive funding until early February.

To pass, the measure required the backing of two-thirds of the House members. It is also anticipated to gain approval in the Senate and subsequently be signed into law by President Joe Biden.

The bill, initiated by Johnson, received the support of the Democratic leadership in both the House and Senate. This is primarily because it maintains current spending levels, steering clear of the substantial cuts that were advocated by some conservatives.

However, the conservative House Freedom Caucus has declared its opposition to the bill. Their main contention is the absence of the proposed spending cuts in the bill.