continuing resolution

noun

U.S. Politics.

1. legislation enacted by Congress to allow government operations to continue until the regular appropriations are enacted: used when action on appropriations is not completed by the beginning of a fiscal year.

Example Sentences

On top of the ongoing disruptions to food stamps and the safety net, the continuing resolution that reopened the government has come under much scrutiny, thanks in no small part to an outrageous legislative provision that Congress will be asked to repeal soon: a little last-minute poison pill known broadly as the intoxicating-hemp ban.

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Under the continuing resolution from Congress, which is set for a final vote on Wednesday evening, the longest-ever U.S. government shutdown would end, and certain Medicare telehealth services would be covered by Medicare through Jan. 30.

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He later voted against the overall continuing resolution package, breaking with most of his Republican colleagues.

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Most Democratic lawmakers in the House are expected to oppose the continuing resolution, which does not include an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits that had been a central demand during the shutdown negotiations.

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The measure also includes three appropriations bills to fund agencies like veterans affairs and agriculture, as well as a continuing resolution to finance the rest of the government until 30 January - meaning another government shutdown could be on the horizon early next year.

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