The Senate could vote on Wednesday or Thursday to fund the government through early December, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said. Lawmakers said the House of Representatives likewise would vote soon to provide funding for the new fiscal year that begins on Friday. ADVERTISEMENT“With so many critical issues to address, the last thing the American people need right now is a government shutdown. If it passes, that would avert a partial government shutdown in the middle of a national health crisis. Representative Pramila Jayapal, who heads the Congressional Progressive Caucus, told reporters on Tuesday that she thought the vote on the infrastructure bill could be delayed.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 29, 2021 14:26 UTC