The Senate failed to advance the Democrats’ stopgap funding bill Thursday. What is a stopgap funding bill? Also known as a continuing resolution, a stopgap funding bill is a temporary measure used by Congress to keep the government funded and operational when a full budget has not been approved. This type of bill is often used to prevent shutdowns and provide lawmakers additional time for budget discussions. MORE: https://www.wthr.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/frustrated-lawmakers-say-lack-of-trust-is-making-it-harder-to-end-the-government-shutdown/616-0a3cd65f-89c3-4b4d-96b2-e309cb6e7d21