House Approves $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill, Averting Government Shutdown

 

House Approves $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill, Averting Government Shutdown

In a bipartisan vote of 286-to-134, the House passed a $1.2 trillion spending package on Friday, sending the measure to the Senate just hours before the midnight deadline to prevent a partial government shutdown. This bill is set to fund approximately three-quarters of the government for the next six months and has garnered support from President Biden as well as leaders from both major parties in Congress.

Key Updates:

- Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to vacate speakership.

- House successfully sends $1.2 trillion spending package to Senate.

What’s Included in this $1.2 Trillion Bill?