To Avoid Government Shutdowns.. The U.S. Senate Votes On Partial Funding Bill

  • Washington, United States of America
  • 16 November 2023
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The U.S. Senate successfully passed the temporary partial funding bill, postponing the government shutdown threat until after the holidays. 87 votes supported the bill, 11 members voted against it, and the bill was passed to US President Joe Biden for signature.

The US House of Representatives voted in favor of the bill, with 336 votes in favor and 95 against. Under the law, government funding will be extended until Jan. 19, in favor of priorities including military construction, transportation, veterans, housing, and energy, and any other item will be funded until the 2nd of February.

Source (CNBC Arabia Website, Edited)

 

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