WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives will propose a temporary measure to finance the federal government until January. This would avoid a possible shutdown that could have occurred on Friday, when existing funding had expired. Punchbowl reported Monday.

According to it, multiple unnamed Democratic lawmakers and GOP aides reported that the temporary fix would keep U.S. operations going through January mid-to late. A floor vote could be held as early as Wednesday.

It was possible to extend government funding for U.S. agency until January 21st or 28th, it said.

Reuters couldn’t confirm immediately the report.

U.S. President Joe Biden is supported by fellow Democrats who control the House narrowly and hold tie-breaking power at the 50-50 split Senate. To sign any legislation, he must have both the House and Senate passed.

A temporary funding bill would enable lawmakers to address other issues during the holiday season in the U.S., when they return to Washington on Monday following Thanksgiving.

Punchbowl stated that only a handful of issues need to be resolved before the finalization of the legislation can take place. They include the funding for children who cross the border without their parents and Afghan refugees being held at U.S. military bases.

Congress also needs to deal with the federal borrowing limit, in order not to have a historical default by Dec 15.