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minus-squareAgent641@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up2·1 year agoCan the govt shutdown proceed without a speaker?
minus-squarenelly_man@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up6·1 year agoYes. A government shutdown is what happens when Congress fails to pass a law that allows the federal government the necessary funds to operate. If the House is unable to pass such a law, the federal government will shut down.
Can the govt shutdown proceed without a speaker?
Yes. A government shutdown is what happens when Congress fails to pass a law that allows the federal government the necessary funds to operate. If the House is unable to pass such a law, the federal government will shut down.