stopgap

Democrats do not want to repeat the mistakes of last week, when they split over the GOP’s stopgap measure to avoid a federal government shutdown.

They do not want to repeat the mistakes of last week, when Democrats split over the GOP’s stopgap measure to avoid a federal government shutdown.

The stopgap funding bill passed in the Senate 54-46, as two Democrats joined all but one Republican senator in voting yes.

The interim ordinance, which lasts until Aug. 1, was designed as a stopgap while the city explores permanent legislation for renters to keep their tenancies when landlords implement substantial remodels.

The measure is traditionally used as a stopgap to allow more time for negotiations and is distinct from the normal budgetary process.