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Government will remain open, with cuts

Mar 15, 2025 · Legislative Recap · by Amy West

President Trump signed into law the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act on Saturday which funds the government for the remainder of the fiscal year, through September (House vote, Senate vote to end debate (aka filibuster/cloture), Senate vote on passage, text, detailed summary).

Senate Procedural Note: In order to vote on a bill, Senators must vote to end debate. A bill can pass with a simple majority (typically 51 votes), but debate can't end unless …