In the early hours of Saturday morning, the Senate overwhelmingly voted in favor of the spending plan, with a vote of 74-to-24. This comes after the House of Representatives had advanced the 1,012-page spending bill earlier, with a 286-134 vote. It’s important to note that this funding plan covers approximately 70% of discretionary government spending.
The bill aims to fully fund the government until the end of September, putting an end to a heated and prolonged debate that has been ongoing for almost six months into the fiscal year. However, it did face some opposition, particularly from the GOP. More than 112 Republicans voted against the bill, which was a slim majority of the GOP caucus. In fact, some Republicans even went as far as filing a motion to vacate and remove House Speaker Mike Johnson from his position.
Despite the resistance, it seems that the spending plan is set to become law. The White House has announced that preparations for a potential government shutdown have ceased, as President Joe Biden is expected to sign the legislation on Saturday. In fact, the president has expressed his support for the bill and has promised to sign it as soon as possible. The administration released a statement urging swift passage of the spending plan.
It’s worth mentioning that this has been an intense process, with discussions and debates occurring at various levels of the government. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer even acknowledged the exhaustion felt by many individuals involved in the process. However, their hard work and determination have paid off, and we can now look forward to the government being funded without any interruptions.
This is certainly a significant moment and a relief for many. We will always keep you informed with the facts, on Fan Reviews News.
