Congress successfully passed a stopgap funding bill to prevent a government shutdown. The Senate approved the measure shortly after the House passed it in a narrow vote. This bill, which includes disaster relief and farming provisions but excludes a debt limit suspension, extends government funding until March 14th of the following year. Despite missing the midnight deadline, the government did not shut down as the bill is set to be signed into law by President Biden, who has expressed his support. The urgency of the situation was highlighted by the chaotic days leading up to the vote, with lawmakers working intensely to meet the deadline.