The Daily Punch Could Congress punt on funding for the year?
Oct 22, 2025
Day 22 of the government shutdown has lawmakers considering a year-long continuing resolution and its potential impact on Speaker Mike Johnson. North Carolina's redistricting drama could lead to fierce member-on-member races. Meanwhile, the Senate is gearing up to discuss cryptocurrency, with key executives meeting lawmakers to push for bipartisan legislation. This week is crucial for navigating the complexities of funding, redistricting, and the evolving crypto landscape.
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Year-Long CR Looms Over Congress
- A year-long continuing resolution (CR) is increasingly likely given the impasse, locking in current spending levels for a year.
- Jake Sherman warns this would cripple appropriators and freeze programmatic changes for the next year.
Speaker Johnson's Political Dilemma
- Mike Johnson built his speakership opposing CRs and governing-by-continuing-resolution.
- Jake Sherman notes that forcing a CR would undercut Johnson's central political stance and be politically awkward.
Use Short CRs To Buy Time
- Consider short-term CRs through January as a pragmatic way to buy time for a real omnibus.
- Anna Palmer suggests the House could still reassert appropriations power by using phased plans rather than a full-year lock.