Ritam Digital English
  • Home
  • Nation
  • World
  • Videos
    • Special Updates
    • Entertainment
    • Legal
    • Business
    • History
    • Viral Videos
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
    • Entertainment
    • Health
    • Food
    • Fashion
    • Viral
  • Sports
  • Opinion
No Result
View All Result
Ritam Digital English
  • Home
  • Nation
  • World
  • Videos
    • Special Updates
    • Entertainment
    • Legal
    • Business
    • History
    • Viral Videos
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
    • Entertainment
    • Health
    • Food
    • Fashion
    • Viral
  • Sports
  • Opinion
No Result
View All Result
Ritam Digital English
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Nation
  • World
  • Videos
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Sci & Tech
  • Sports
  • Opinion
Home World

Senate Passes Spending Bill, Avoiding Imminent Shutdown

The U.S. Senate has narrowly avoided a partial government shutdown by passing a spending bill just hours before funding was set to expire.

Editor Ritam English by Editor Ritam English
Mar 9, 2024, 07:25 pm IST
Senate Passes Spending Bill, Avoiding Imminent Shutdown

Senate Passes Spending Bill, Avoiding Imminent Shutdown

FacebookTwitterWhatsAppTelegram

Senate Approves Spending Bill, Averts Government Shutdown

The U.S. Senate has narrowly avoided a partial government shutdown by passing a spending bill just hours before funding was set to expire. The bipartisan vote of 75-22 approved a $467.5 billion package to fund various government agencies until the end of the fiscal year on September 30. This includes important sectors like agriculture, transportation, housing, energy, and veterans’ programs. The bill now awaits President Joe Biden’s signature to become law.

The urgency stemmed from the impending expiration of funding for these programs at midnight. This vote comes after months of intense negotiations and debates over government spending, which at one point left the Republican-controlled House of Representatives without leadership for three weeks. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer highlighted the significance of bipartisan cooperation in passing this package.

Although the spending package easily passed the Republican-controlled House earlier in the week, action in the Senate was delayed due to some conservative Republicans pushing for votes on immigration and other issues. Despite their efforts, these additional topics did not gain traction, and the focus remained on passing the spending bill to avert a shutdown.

However, the Senate’s approval of this bill only partially resolves the larger issue of government funding. Congress still needs to reach a consensus on a more extensive package covering military, homeland security, healthcare, and other essential services. Funding for these programs is set to expire on March 22, adding further pressure on lawmakers to come to an agreement.

The combined cost of the two spending packages would amount to $1.66 trillion. Some far-right Republicans have advocated for deeper spending cuts to address the nation’s $34.5 trillion debt. Despite these concerns, the immediate priority was to prevent a government shutdown and ensure the continued functioning of vital government services.

The prolonged debate over government spending has led to an unusual level of chaos in Congress. While it’s common for Congress to miss the October 1 deadline for enacting spending bills, this year’s discussions have been particularly chaotic. To keep agency operations running, Congress has had to pass four temporary funding bills, maintaining previous year’s spending levels.

Notably, the spending bills include $241.3 million in earmarks—local projects secured by individual lawmakers. Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein had requested these earmarks before her passing on September 29, 2023, just two days before the start of the fiscal year. This funding reflects the diverse priorities and needs of various regions across the country.

Tags: USBillSenate
ShareTweetSendShare

Related News

Iran-Israel Ceasefire Breach | Iran Launches Missiles At Israel | PM Modi On Operation Sindoor
Nation

Iran-Israel Ceasefire Breach | Iran Launches Missiles At Israel | PM Modi On Operation Sindoor

PM Modi’s India’s Prime Asset: Shashi Tharoor | Pawan Kalyan | Diljit Dosanjh | Iran Israel war
Nation

PM Modi’s India’s Prime Asset: Shashi Tharoor | Pawan Kalyan | Diljit Dosanjh | Iran Israel war

PM Modi’s G7 Talks: How Global Ties Are Powering India’s Growth in Infrastructure, Defence & Innovation
World

PM Modi’s G7 Talks: How Global Ties Are Powering India’s Growth in Infrastructure, Defence & Innovation

LA Erupts Over ICE Raids: All You Need to Know About Trump’s Military Crackdown and Nationwide Protests
World

LA Erupts Over ICE Raids: All You Need to Know About Trump’s Military Crackdown and Nationwide Protests

Hindu homes set on fire by Muslim mob in Jessore (PC: OpIndia)
World

No End To Atrocities: Hindus Targeted Again In Bangladesh Under Yunus Rule

Comments

The comments posted here/below/in the given space are not on behalf of Ritam Digital Media Foundation. The person posting the comment will be in sole ownership of its responsibility. According to the central government's IT rules, obscene or offensive statement made against a person, religion, community or nation is a punishable offense, and legal action would be taken against people who indulge in such activities.

Latest News

2017 Amarnath Yatra Terror Attack: A Dark Night in the Valley of Devotion

2017 Amarnath Yatra Terror Attack: A Dark Night in the Valley of Devotion

The Bhakra-Nangal Canal Project: A Lifeline of North India

The Bhakra-Nangal Canal Project: A Lifeline of North India

The End of the 1857 Rebellion: How a Crushed Uprising Sparked India’s Fight for Freedom

The End of the 1857 Rebellion: How a Crushed Uprising Sparked India’s Fight for Freedom

“Ye Dil Maange More”- Remembering Captain Vikram Batra, the Lionheart of Kargil

“Ye Dil Maange More”- Remembering Captain Vikram Batra, the Lionheart of Kargil

 If History Had Followed Mukherjee’s Path, What Would India Have Been Like?

 If History Had Followed Mukherjee’s Path, What Would India Have Been Like?

78 Years Ago Today, British Parliament Passed Indian Independence Act

78 Years Ago Today, British Parliament Passed Indian Independence Act

July 4, 1947: The Secret Turning Point That Led to India’s Historic Independence a Month Later

July 4, 1947: The Secret Turning Point That Led to India’s Historic Independence a Month Later

The Death of Swami Vivekananda: A Legacy Beyond Mortality

The Death of Swami Vivekananda: A Legacy Beyond Mortality

The Sedition Trial of Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1897: A Watershed in Colonial India’s Repression of Dissent

The Sedition Trial of Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1897: A Watershed in Colonial India’s Repression of Dissent

Shimla Agreement: The Untold Realities Behind a Defining Indo-Pak Treaty

Shimla Agreement: The Untold Realities Behind a Defining Indo-Pak Treaty

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Disclaimer

© Ritam Digital Media Foundation.
Tech-enabled by Ananthapuri Technologies

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Nation
  • World
  • Videos
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Sci & Tech
  • Sports
  • Opinion
  • About & Policies
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Disclaimer

© Ritam Digital Media Foundation.
Tech-enabled by Ananthapuri Technologies