Will the Senate’s “minibus” strategy prevent a government shutdown?

Fellow Molly Reynolds discusses the Senate’s “minibus” appropriations strategy—packaging spending legislation in a few small bills rather than one larger “omnibus” bill. Reynolds analyzes whether or not this tactic will successfully keep the government funded and avoid a government shutdown.

Related content

The Senate passed another “minibus” funding package. Now what?

Unpacked: What’s wrong with the congressional budget process?

Considering the budget resolution in the Senate” Challenges and consequences of reform

Listen to Brookings podcasts here or on iTunes, send email feedback to [email protected], and follow us and tweet us at @policypodcasts on Twitter.