A Stopgap Measure for a Broader Problem: Why Congress's Latest Funding Bill Is Only a Temporary Fix The House of Representatives has passed a short term funding measure to keep the federal government open through early December.
The 370 48 vote is a welcome respite from the gridlock that has plagued Washington in recent years, but it highlights the deeper dysfunction at play.
Congress's reliance on stopgap solutions is a symptom of its inability to tackle fundamental issues.