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The current continuing resolution, which passed right before Christmas, only extends government funding until March 14. That means Congress needs to pass a new funding bill by then. That could mean all 12 bills get rolled into one massive measure referred to as an “omnibus bill” or split up into several bills, known as “minibuses.”

Otherwise, another short-term extension would be needed to avoid a shutdown

So do Democrats have leverage here?
In fact, they do. Because there are a number of House Republicans who will vote against any funding bill, Democratic votes will be needed in the House. And since the bill can be filibustered in the Senate, 60 votes will be needed in a chamber where Republicans hold 53 seats. That means only a bipartisan deal can keep the lights on for the entire federal government.