Democrats Have One More Month In The Congressional Majority. Here's What They Have To Pass Michael Ginsberg
Congressional Correspondent
November 28, 2022 12:58 PM ET
With little more than one month until a Republican House ushers in divided government, congressional Democrats are racing to pass four major pieces of legislation.
In addition to must-pass federal and Defense Department funding packages, Congress is hoping to push through election reform and same-sex marriage legislation. The funding bills would likely look dramatically different in a split Congress, while a Republican-controlled House would likely kill the other two proposals. The House is scheduled to end its term Dec. 15 and the Senate is scheduled to adjourn Dec. 21, although party leaders have the option to extend the session up to Jan. 3, 2023, when the new Congress is sworn in.
Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
To avoid a government shutdown, Congress must pass a federal funding package by Dec. 16. Some Democrats are considering a week-long continuing resolution that would give them more time to negotiate funding, according to Punchbowl News. However, Republicans are unlikely to go along with full year funding before the 118th Congress, meaning lawmakers could pass a continuing resolution (CR) that would last into 2023.
The Biden administration has requested an additional $9 billion in COVID-19-related funding, and $20 billion for general disaster relief. It is also asking for $37 billion in military and economic aid to Ukraine. All three tranches would likely come under fire in a GOP-controlled House.
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