Title: “Last-minute twists avoid shutdown and keep the federal administration functioning”
Introduction :
The specter of a federal government shutdown was narrowly avoided thanks to a twist in the House of Representatives. With an emergency funding proposal, supported by the Democrats, the Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, managed to obtain the adoption of the text which allows the functioning of the federal administration for another 45 days. However, this measure is not unanimous and certain crucial issues have been put aside, notably aid to Ukraine. In this article, we will look back at recent events and their repercussions.
Last minute twist:
In a situation where neither chamber of Congress had managed to pass a budget bill to extend the federal budget, Kevin McCarthy proposed a last resort solution to avoid a shutdown. He called on Democrats and Republicans to put aside their political differences and think about Americans. His proposal passed the House with 335 votes in favor, paving the way for consideration in the Senate. If this text is definitively adopted, the administration will continue to be financed for 45 days.
Implications for aid to Ukraine:
Aid to Ukraine, which was a stumbling block between Democrats and Republicans, was largely absent from the adopted text. Despite requests from the White House to include $24 billion in aid for Ukraine, this issue was sidelined. This lack of aid will have direct repercussions on the war in Ukraine and sparks debates on US foreign policy.
Persistent divisions:
Disagreements between Democrats and Republicans, as well as within Republicans themselves, remain a challenge to reaching a budget deal. Some members of Congress categorically refuse to release additional aid to Ukraine, preferring to allocate these funds to managing the migration crisis. This situation highlights the deep divisions that persist in American politics.
Conclusion :
Although the shutdown was temporarily averted thanks to a last-minute twist, political divisions continue to make passing a long-term budget difficult. Aid to Ukraine remains an unresolved issue, raising concerns about U.S. foreign policy. In the coming days, discussions will continue in the Senate to determine whether this text will be definitively adopted and whether the federal administration will continue to be funded. In the meantime, uncertainties persist and the future of the American administration remains subject to reversals.