Number: RL30339
Title: Preventing Federal Government Shutdowns: Proposals for an Automatic Continuing Resolution
Authors: Robert Keith, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: This report examines the concept of the automatic continuing resolution, outlines legislative action on such proposals in the 105th and 106th Congresses, and provides background information on the incidence of continuing resolutions and funding gaps.
Pages: 11
Date: Updated May 19, 2000