“The bipartisanship that has been the hallmark of the Senate has prevailed. And the American people can breathe a sigh of relief,” said House Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
That Legislature voted 88-9 to pass a “clean” CR that funds the government at current levels through Nov. 17 and provides Joe Biden’s administration with $16 billion it had requested to help disaster victims. naturally.
Shortly beforehand, the House of Representatives had also approved the bipartisan measure with 335 yes votes and 91 no votes.
Both parties are claiming victory, local media say, pointing out that the vote came after a hectic day at the Capitol when at one point it seemed like the government shutdown was inevitable.
They warned that avoiding a shutdown would have a significant impact on government operations and the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans.
It ensures that military members receive their pay, that no federal workers are laid off, that food assistance programs continue uninterrupted, that national parks remain open and that travel is not disrupted, The Hill newspaper reported.
The proposal was described as “clean” because it did not include two points of conflict, ignoring aid to Ukraine and changes in border policy.
Although what just happened has stopped the feared shutdown or closure, it brings the noose closer around the neck of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Hardline Republicans have been publicly warning for weeks that their California colleague could face removal if he works with Democrats on an ongoing solution plan to finance the government.
The bill is now on Biden’s desk before midnight, where he must sign it.
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