After last year’s dreaded government shutdown that dragged on for over a month, lawmakers are hopeful and resolute about finalizing spending plans this year before December 20.

Last year, the government shutdown lasted 35 days—the longest shutdown in history. Needless to say, no one is anxious for another one. As we near December 20, the day that government funding will dry up, officials are confident that spending bills can and will be negotiated and completed on time.

“I don’t think we’re headed for a shutdown. I don’t think anybody wants that,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said.

“I’m grateful to colleagues on both sides of the aisle for their hard work. I hope this progress continues,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said.

Although both parties are helping to speed the process along, a big issue may be looming ahead. Immigration issues such as funding for the border wall are likely to cause a little more wrangling and could possibly delay the whole thing.

As of right now, we have yet to see how much of a hold-up the wall and other issues might cause, but we can be certain that everyone, Republicans and Democrats alike, will do their best to prevent a crisis like last year’s.