Schumer Signals Support for GOP Spending Plan, Potentially Avoiding Shutdown

March 14, 2025
Congress/DoD | Defense Budget | On Base

The Senate will vote today on the six-month stopgap spending bill the House passed earlier this week to avert a government shutdown tonight. It would keep fiscal year 2024 spending through September 30, the end of fiscal year 2025.

Many Democrats wanted a shorter-term continuing resolution or language that reins in Elon Musk’s DOGE cuts. But Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (R-N.Y.) signaled Thursday he will support the bill.

Republicans will need at least seven Democratic votes to pass the plan for President Trump’s signature.

FEMA photo by K.C. Wilsey

March 14, 2025
Congress/DoD | Defense Budget | On Base

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