Senate Averts Shutdown With Stopgap Spending Measure

The Senate has passed a stopgap spending bill to fund the government until February 18th, including $7 billion for Afghan refugees. Congress faces a busy December, needing to address the debt limit and potentially pass President Biden's social welfare, climate, and tax plan. The Build Back Better bill is under debate, with disagreements over state and local tax deductions and other provisions like paid family leave and immigration.

What is the new deadline for Congress to pass a full funding bill or another stopgap measure?

• March 15th

• April 30th

• February 18th

• January 1st

What additional funding is included in the stopgap spending bill?

• $10 billion for education

• $7 billion for Afghan refugees

• $3 billion for healthcare

• $5 billion for infrastructure

What major tasks does Congress face in December besides funding the government?

• Passing a new healthcare bill

• Raising the debt limit and passing Biden's social welfare plan

• Reforming immigration laws

• Implementing new tax cuts

What is a key point of contention in the Build Back Better bill?

• Military spending

• State and local tax deductions

• Education reform

• Infrastructure development

Which senator is not a fan of the paid family and medical leave provision in the Build Back Better bill?

• Senator Elizabeth Warren

• Senator Bob Menendez

• Senator Joe Manchin

• Senator Bernie Sanders