Posted on Sep 27, 2023
Senate takes a first step in a new plan to pressure House on spending
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Congress has returned to Washington facing a government shutdown less than five days away and lawmakers are still scrambling for ways to avoid it.
On Tuesday the Senate gave up waiting for House Republicans to resolve their own differences on spending and voted 77 to 19 to start the process for considering a stop-gap spending bill to keep the government open through November 17.
The bill includes $4.5 billion to support Ukraine through the defense budget, $1.65 in other aid for the country and $6 billion for disaster relief. It would also extend authorization for Federal Aviation Administration programs through the end of the year. The plan is the result of bipartisan talks but the fate of the bill is far from clear.
Congress has returned to Washington facing a government shutdown less than five days away and lawmakers are still scrambling for ways to avoid it.
On Tuesday the Senate gave up waiting for House Republicans to resolve their own differences on spending and voted 77 to 19 to start the process for considering a stop-gap spending bill to keep the government open through November 17.
The bill includes $4.5 billion to support Ukraine through the defense budget, $1.65 in other aid for the country and $6 billion for disaster relief. It would also extend authorization for Federal Aviation Administration programs through the end of the year. The plan is the result of bipartisan talks but the fate of the bill is far from clear.
Senate takes a first step in a new plan to pressure House on spending
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..."The bill includes $4.5 billion to support Ukraine through the defense budget, $1.65 in other aid for the country and $6 billion for disaster relief. It would also extend authorization for Federal Aviation Administration programs through the end of the year. The plan is the result of bipartisan talks but the fate of the bill is far from clear.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., praised the legislation ahead of the vote.
"Over the weekend Senate Democrats and Republicans together worked in good faith to reach an agreement on a continuing resolution that will keep the government open beyond September 30," Schumer said on the Senate floor.
"While for sure this bill does not have everything either side wants, it will continue to fund the government at present levels while maintaining our commitment to Ukraine's security and humanitarian needs while also ensuring that those impacted by natural disasters across the country begin to get the resources they need."
But senators have only completed one of up to six votes in a time-consuming set of procedural hurdles. That process could take days, potentially stretching beyond the September 30 deadline to prevent a shutdown.
Even if the Senate is able to quickly pass the legislation, there is no guarantee House leaders will even schedule a vote on the measure."...
..."The bill includes $4.5 billion to support Ukraine through the defense budget, $1.65 in other aid for the country and $6 billion for disaster relief. It would also extend authorization for Federal Aviation Administration programs through the end of the year. The plan is the result of bipartisan talks but the fate of the bill is far from clear.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., praised the legislation ahead of the vote.
"Over the weekend Senate Democrats and Republicans together worked in good faith to reach an agreement on a continuing resolution that will keep the government open beyond September 30," Schumer said on the Senate floor.
"While for sure this bill does not have everything either side wants, it will continue to fund the government at present levels while maintaining our commitment to Ukraine's security and humanitarian needs while also ensuring that those impacted by natural disasters across the country begin to get the resources they need."
But senators have only completed one of up to six votes in a time-consuming set of procedural hurdles. That process could take days, potentially stretching beyond the September 30 deadline to prevent a shutdown.
Even if the Senate is able to quickly pass the legislation, there is no guarantee House leaders will even schedule a vote on the measure."...
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