Today, President Obama signed the much debated and negotiated continuing resolution into law. The CR will fund the government until December 9th and will fully fund the FY 2017 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs programs. It further includes $1.1 billion in Zika response funding, $500 million for flood relief in Louisiana and other states.
The CR was cleared by the House on Wednesday night on a 342-85 vote and earlier in the day was passed by the Senate, 72-26.
The legislation extends government funding until December 9, which is when lawmakers are expected to be in Washington for a lame-duck session after the election. The passage and enactment allows the House and Senate to focus on political campaigns for the month of October.