A continuing resolution (CR) is a short-term spending package used to fund the federal government temporarily.
November 06, 2025
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General definition of a CR as used in federal budgeting and appropriations.
Continuing resolutions can include provisions that automatically extend into subsequent continuing resolutions, allowing certain authorities or restrictions to persist beyond a single CR.
November 06, 2025
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Describes a procedural feature whereby language in one CR may carry forward into the next CR.
A continuing resolution (CR) is a short-term legislative measure that temporarily extends current federal funding levels for a defined period when regular appropriations bills have not been enacted.
September 18, 2025
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CRs are used to avoid gaps in federal funding pending passage of full appropriations.
A continuing resolution (CR) is a short-term measure that extends federal funding, generally by maintaining existing federal spending levels to temporarily keep the government funded.
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Federal budget/funding process
A continuing resolution (CR) is temporary legislation used to extend government funding and thereby prevent or delay a federal government shutdown until a specified date.
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Continuing resolutions are used when regular appropriations bills have not been enacted by the start of a fiscal period.