Senators have unanimously approved an extension of a continuing resolution, passed last September, which keeps the government funded at current levels. It will be extended through Tuesday.
The House passed the extension bill today by a vote of 328-50.
The AP reports that House Republicans “unsuccessfully tried to freeze most domestic agencies at current levels, but were easily defeated” during today’s rather brief debate. They wanted to recommit the bill in an effort to make this extension last through September, which would effectively kill the Omnibus.
Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) locked in a unanimous consent agreement earlier today which provided for automatic passage of the extension so long as it was not changed from when it was passed last year.
Work on the $410 billion Omnibus Appropriations bill (H.R. 1105) will pick back up on Monday. There are around 12 or 13 amendments left to consider after Democratic leaders fell one vote short of holding final votes last night. More on that here.
At least four of those amendment votes will begin in the early evening hours on Monday. Right now, it looks like final passage of the Omnibus will not take place until Tuesday.
