The Senate passed a continuing resolution to temporarily fund the government for 3 1/2 weeks. The bill funds most of five fiscal year 1996 spending bills until April 24. The current temporary spending bill was set to expire that night at midnight. The measure passed on this day was the 12th temporary spending bill since fiscal year 1996 began on October 1, 1995. Members also debated a land management bill.

9:58AM - 5:13PM ETSenate Session