Democrats and some conservatives opposed the new funding bill, which was crafted after President-elect Donald Trump blew up an earlier bipartisan agreement.
"Tonight the Senate delivers good news for America: there will be no government shutdown right before Christmas," Schumer said. "After a chaotic few days in the House it's good news that the ...
President Joe Biden is expected to sign the bill to fund the government through March 14. It does not address the debt ceiling, a key demand from President-elect Donald Trump.
The U.S. Senate passed a funding bill, avoiding a government shutdown. The bill extends funding until March 14 and provides disaster and farm aid. Some Republicans opposed it, citing spending ...
“The bill that is before us today is just part of an effort to shut down the government.” Johnson called the result of the vote “very disappointing” and told reporters that Republicans ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Approaching a midnight government shutdown ... Republican bill or a Democrat bill?” scoffed Musk on social media ahead of the vote. The drastically slimmed-down 118-page ...
The Democratic-controlled Senate in an 85-11 vote passed the bill to continue government ... The federal government last shut down for 35 days during Trump's first White House term over a dispute ...
That is why we are voting no on this bill — and to stop this reckless regressive and reactionary Republican shutdown," he said. House Democrats plan to meet Friday morning to discuss government ...