If Congress and/or the President does not agree to a budget, and Congress does not pass a continuing resolution, what will happen?

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If Congress and/or the President does not agree to a budget, and Congress does not pass a continuing resolution, what will happen?​

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If Congress and/or the President does not agree to a budget and Congress does not pass a continuing resolution, the federal government will shut down. This means that non-essential government operations will cease, and all non-essential federal employees will be furloughed until a budget or continuing resolution is passed. Essential services such as national security, law enforcement, and emergency and medical services will continue, but their funding may be affected. The President does not have the authority to continue spending without congressional approval, and the Supreme Court does not have jurisdiction over budget negotiations. The federal government cannot operate using state funds as they are separate entities. Congress will not be dissolved, and new elections will not be held as a result of a budget impasse.

If Congress And/or the President Does Not Agree to a Budget