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Appropriations back on track?

CQ Budget, Episode No. 370

Sen. Christopher S. Murphy has warned of “no smooth glide path” for appropriations bills after a shutdown battle left Democrats divided.
Sen. Christopher S. Murphy has warned of “no smooth glide path” for appropriations bills after a shutdown battle left Democrats divided. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
By Aidan Quigley, Aris Folley and David Lerman
Posted November 17, 2025 at 3:53pm

Now that the partial government shutdown is over, can Congress make up for lost time and get long-delayed appropriations bills moving again? CQ Roll Call’s Aidan Quigley, Aris Folley and David Lerman assess the political and logistical obstacles of passing appropriations by the Jan. 30 funding deadline.

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