The Democrats’ Lame-Duck Agenda for Congress
Democrats in Congress staring down the barrel of either retirement or minority status hope to get a few legislative items across the finish line.
When Congress reconvenes next week, Democrats will be working against the clock on a number of agenda items. With their control of Congress coming to an end, it will be President Biden’s last chance to get party-line bills passed for at least two years.
The two most pressing issues relate to the country’s finances — government funding and the debt ceiling. The deadline for a government funding bill is December 16. Given that it takes 60 votes to overcome a filibuster in the Senate, both parties will work together on a package that will likely include tax relief and spending cuts in order to avoid a government shutdown.
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