The Latest on the Government Shutdown
The Senate is gearing up for another round of government funding votes during today’s session, but an end to the shutdown is not imminently expected. However, in an interview with MSNBC, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) indicated that he’s prepared to give Democrats a floor vote on their key health-related priorities, namely extending the […]
- January 31, 2019
Today on the Hill: DHS Conference Committee Begins While Deal Remains Elusive
Read MoreHouse and Senate lawmakers began negotiations yesterday in hopes of striking a border security compromise, yet a bipartisan agreement remains elusive. In addition to the debate over President Trump’s $5.7 billion border wall priority, lawmakers have been hamstrung over the possibility of adding deals on immigration policy and the debt limit to the underlying negotiations. […]
- January 28, 2019
This Week on the Hill: Congress Returns Looking to Avoid Second Shutdown
Read MoreBoth chambers of Congress are set to resume legislative business today following the contentious 35-day government shutdown. In the House, lawmakers will take up three suspension bills out of the Financial Services Committee: (1) a bill (H.R. 624) that would require the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to carry out a study of Rule 10b5–1 […]
- January 23, 2019
Today on the Hill: Senate Leaders Reach Deal to Vote on Funding Proposals
Read MoreSenate leadership struck a deal yesterday to bring two government funding proposals to the floor for a vote in hopes of ending the 33-day shutdown. Under the terms of the agreement reached by Leaders Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY), the Senate will first vote on President Trump’s proposal (text; summary), which provides $5.7 billion […]
- January 22, 2019
This Week on the Hill: Senate Set to Vote on Trump’s Latest Shutdown Offer
Read MoreCongress will resume legislative business today after both chambers canceled their previously scheduled recess due to the ongoing government shutdown. Over the weekend, President Trump disclosed his latest offer to Democrats in hopes of striking a deal that ends the 32-day shutdown while also funding his border wall priority. In exchange for $5.7 billion in funding […]
- January 17, 2019
Today on the Hill: No End in Sight as Government Shutdown Enters Day 27
Read MoreHouse Democrats are readying another attempt to reopen shuttered federal agencies today as both parties remain entrenched in their respective shutdown positions. Democratic leadership has queued up a continuing resolution (H.J.Res.28) that provides funding for closed Federal agencies through February 28 without additional funding for President Trump’s border wall priority. However, the attempts to reopen […]
- January 16, 2019
Today on the Hill: House Begins Consideration of Disaster Relief Bill
Read MoreHouse lawmakers are turning their attention toward disaster relief aid as the partial government shutdown enters its 26th day. The lower chamber will begin consideration of a $12 billion supplemental spending bill (H.R. 268) for relief and recovery aid to states impacted by recent hurricanes, typhoons, wildfires & other natural disasters. Lawmakers have also queued up 14 […]
- January 15, 2019
Today on the Hill: House Democrats Prepare New Push to Reopen Government
Read MoreHouse Democrats disclosed the next phase of the majority’s plan to reopen the government yesterday as the partial government funding lapse drags on to its 25th day. House Appropriations Chairwoman Nita Lowey (D-NY) announced that the House will take up a pair of continuing resolutions (CR) this week that would temporarily reopen federal agencies without funding […]
- January 14, 2019
This Week on the Hill: Historic Shutdown Drags On As White House Weighs Options
Read MoreWhile the federal government is closed today following a snow-filled weekend in D.C., lawmakers are still set to return to Washington amidst what has become the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Facing increasing pressure to deliver a solution, the Trump administration is contemplating a plan to declare a national emergency to bypass Congress and […]
- January 11, 2019
Today, Next Week in Congress: National Emergency Declaration Seen as Most Likely Endgame for Partial Shutdown
Read MoreAfter a week of failed negotiations and messaging exercises, the White House and lawmakers have not made significant progress toward a deal to end the partial government shutdown. Facing increased pressure to deliver a solution, the Trump administration is considering a plan to declare a national emergency to bypass Congress and fund the president’s border wall […]
- January 10, 2019
Today on the Hill: No Progress on Funding Deal As Government Shutdown Enters 20th Day
Read MoreLawmakers on both sides of the aisle are remaining steadfast in their respective positions on the partial government shutdown as a deal to fund the shuttered departments and agencies remains elusive. After passing the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) funding bill yesterday, House Democrats have queued up a pair of measures (H.R. 265; H.R. […]
- January 9, 2019
Today in Congress: House Dems Ready Push to End Partial Shutdown
Read MoreDemocratic lawmakers are readying attempts to end the partial government shutdown as the funding lapse enters its 19th day. In the House, members are set to vote on a series of individual government funding bills, starting with a vote today on the Financial Services and General Government bill that would fund the Treasury Department, Executive Office […]
- January 7, 2019
This Week on the Hill: Lawmakers Press to Resolve Government Shutdown
Read MoreWith both sides still far apart in talks to end the partial shutdown, House Democrats disclosed the next phase of their funding strategy as they look to put pressure on GOP lawmakers to reopen shuttered parts of the federal government. Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) announced on Saturday that the House will vote on individual government […]