Continuing resolutions (CRs) are joint resolutions that provide continuing appropriations for part of a fiscal year or for a full fiscal year. A CR that covers only a part of a fiscal year is referred to as a "short-term" CR, and a CR that covers a full fiscal year is referred to as a "full-year" CR. A CR is often enacted when the Congress has not yet passed new appropriations bills by October 1 or when the President has vetoed congressionally passed appropriations bills. Because of the nature of a short-term CR, you should operate at a minimal level until after your regular fiscal year appropriations is enacted.