Federal Funding Fix: A Break from the Usual Chaos The Senate's approval of a short term funding bill to avoid a government shutdown is a welcome respite from the typical last minute scrambles that have characterized Congress' approach to federal funding.
The 90 6 vote, passed in the dead of night on Saturday, reflects lawmakers' apparent desire to sidestep the chaos that has marred their efforts in recent years.
Lawmakers are still reeling from two historic shutdowns earlier this year, and with election season looming large, politicians on both sides seem to be taking a more measured approach.