Senate Passes Stopgap Spending Bill, Averting Government Shutdown

The Senate passed a bill 84 to 10 to prevent a partial government shutdown, keeping the government funded through December 11th. The House had already passed the bill, and President Trump needs to sign it before midnight to avoid a shutdown before Election Day. The stopgap bill supports various programs, including Federal Flood Insurance and Medicaid provisions. Lawmakers must agree on future spending legislation to keep the government running through September 2021.

What was the outcome of the Senate vote to prevent a partial government shutdown?

• Failed with a vote of 30 to 70

• Passed with a vote of 84 to 10

• Failed with a vote of 50 to 50

• Passed with a vote of 60 to 40

Until when will the government be funded according to the bill passed by the Senate?

• January 1st

• October 15th

• December 11th

• November 30th

What must President Trump do to prevent a government shutdown before Election Day?

• Delay the signing until after Election Day

• Veto the bill

• Propose a new bill

• Sign the bill before midnight

Which program is mentioned as being supported by the stopgap funding?

• Federal Flood Insurance program

• Social Security

• NASA

• Public Education

What is the next step for lawmakers after passing the stopgap bill?

• Organize a new election

• Agree on spending legislation for the next fiscal year

• Propose a tax reform

• Increase military spending