(Reuters, Washington, 30th) After some U.S. Republican House Representatives vetoed a temporary spending bill, lawmakers returned to Congress today, but there was no clear way to resolve the impasse. National parks, financial regulators and other federal government units may all It will close in 10 hours.
Republicans in control of the House of Representatives are on the verge of a partial government shutdown for the fourth time in 10 years, as the House of Representatives fails to pass a temporary spending bill that could put the federal government on the hook for the fiscal year that starts on October 1. .
At the same time, the Democratic-controlled Senate will push for a bipartisan temporary spending bill to fund the government until November 17. The Senate was originally scheduled to hold a procedural vote at 1 p.m. today (1 a.m. on October 1, Taipei time). This bill has broad support from Republicans and Democrats. However, due to numerous obstacles in the House of Representatives, the vote for final passage of the bill may be delayed. October 3rd.
If the U.S. Congress fails to pass a spending plan that can be submitted to U.S. President Biden to sign into law before 01:01 a.m. ET on October 1 (12:11 noon on the 1st Taiwan time), U.S. national parks will Shut down, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will suspend most regulatory activities, and the salaries of up to 4 million federal employees will be affected.
Federal agencies across the U.S. have drawn up detailed plans outlining which services must continue, such as airport security and border patrol, and which must be suspended, such as scientific research and nutritional assistance to 7 million poor mothers.
According to US media reports, in Atlanta, in order to avoid the possible impact of the federal government shutdown, a birthday celebration originally scheduled to be held on October 1, the 99th birthday of former US President Jimmy Carter, was moved forward to today.
The U.S. Congress typically passes temporary spending bills to buy more time to negotiate the details of how federal programs will be funded.
Yesterday, 21 hard-line Republican congressmen defected and joined the Democrats in vetoing the temporary spending bill. They say the House should focus on passing detailed spending bills for the full year, even if that leads to a short-term government shutdown.
The move angered other Republicans, who said it undermined opportunities to advance conservative policies. Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said the House may try to rely on Democrats to help pass a temporary spending bill to continue funding government spending at current levels, although this may put his leadership authority at risk within his party. Hardliners challenge. Central News Agency (translation)
On the eve of the U.S. government shutdown, lawmakers return to Congress to block the shutdown
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2023-09-30 15:23:56
