When they return, members face government funding that runs out Dec. 11, the defense bill, FISA Section 702 surveillance and a possible third reconciliation bill that Senate Majority Leader John Thune says may lack 50 votes.
The lame-duck deadlines
- Nov. 20: the administration says FISA 702 surveillance could go fully dark (Washington Examiner).
- Dec. 11: current government funding expires; last year's shutdown lasted 43 days by Fox's calendar-day count (CRS counts 42 full days).
- $95 billion: the House-passed blueprint for a third reconciliation bill covering military, Iran war and farm relief costs.