What is a government shutdown? Deadline for US spending bill and what happens if it is missed

Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy said the House of Representatives will vote on temporary funding to keep government open

September 30, 2023 5:39 pm

In a quirk of US politics the budget for certain departments needs to be authorised annually – and it’s looking unlikely this will happen before the 12.01am deadline on Sunday, ahead of its new financial year starting on October 1.President Joe BidenIt could also mean museums, national parks, research facilities and health centres with national government funding suspend operations.said the House of Representatives will vote on a stopgap funding bill.

Even if the House passes the bill, there may not be enough time for the Democratic-majority Senate to vote on the measure and Mr Biden sign before Sunday.

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