Dod Continuing Resolution 2024 Update. Congress struggled behind the scenes on wednesday to produce a massive spending bill to fund defense, homeland security and other programs. A continuing resolution is temporary funding for federal agencies in lieu of an appropriations bill having been signed into law.

Last night, johnson confirmed that a vote on the continuing resolution to avert a partial shutdown would take place today — and he downplayed the fact that he is. It is known as a continuing resolution (cr) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the fy2024 appropriations bills have not been enacted when.