To get a deal done by next week, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell need to come to terms quickly. Because any senator can object to prevent a quick vote, McConnell needs full cooperation from all 100 senators to schedule a vote on a continuing resolution, or CR, to keep the government funded until December 18. I will do everything I can to make certain that we do not leave here unless that bill is passed." Yet even if the group reaches a deal, there's no guarantee it will pass or get signed into law. The good news for Americans awaiting relief is that Congress operates under deadlines and next week the pressure is going to intensify again.

Source: CNN December 11, 2020 12:56 UTC