Facing a midnight deadline to continue to fund the government and avoid a shutdown, the Senate passed a year-long continuing resolution (CR) on March 14.

After 10 Democrats helped Republicans surpass the 60 vote procedural threshold needed to move to a vote on the CR, the Senate voted 54 to 46 to pass the CR and keep government programs funded through the end of fiscal year 2025 (September 30). With some limited exceptions, the measure funds annually appropriated programs at fiscal year 2024 levels through FY25.

The CR, which passed the House on March 11, includes needed increases for HUD multifamily housing renewals but shorts funding for other HUD programs. Telehealth flexibilities and other health-related extensions through September 30, 2025 are also included.