[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 25 (Tuesday, February 8, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S550]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                         Continuing Resolution

  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, yesterday, our colleagues in the House 
introduced legislation that will provide a temporary extension of 
government funding until March 11. The continuing resolution is 
expected to be taken up as soon as today, and once it is passed by the 
House, I intend to have the Senate take it up quickly and in time 
before the February 18 deadline.
  While negotiations on the full-year funding agreement continue, we 
will in the meantime avoid a pointless and costly government shutdown. 
This CR provides a little more time to reach a deal for a spending 
package. It is the responsible and prudent path forward that eliminates 
the risk of a shutdown.

  My colleagues have made good progress, and I am optimistic that 
Democrats and Republicans can soon arrive at a top-line deal for an 
omnibus. I am more confident than ever before that we can reach 
agreement for an omnibus by March 11, which is far more preferable to 
the alternative, a CR for the rest of the year.