A continuing resolution is a temporary funding measure that Congress can use to fund the federal government short term when regular appropriations bills have not been enacted.
October 08, 2025
high
temporal
Explains the legislative mechanism used to avoid funding gaps.
A continuing resolution (CR) is a temporary funding measure that Congress can pass to keep federal government operations funded until a specified future date when regular appropriations are enacted.
October 08, 2025
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definition
Explains the purpose and function of a continuing resolution in federal budgeting.
Congress can use short-term federal funding bills, commonly called continuing resolutions, to extend federal funding deadlines and provide more time to complete annual appropriations for a fiscal year.
October 06, 2025
high
temporal
Continuing resolutions are a routine legislative tool to keep government operations funded when regular appropriations are not completed on schedule.
A continuing resolution (CR) is a short-term funding measure used to keep the federal government open temporarily while Congress completes the appropriations process.
October 05, 2025
high
procedural
Explains the purpose and use of continuing resolutions in federal budgeting.