Senate Passes $460 Billion Package to Avert Government Shutdown
The Senate passed a $460 billion package of spending bills to avert a partial government shutdown. Lawmakers spent the majority of Friday considering motions related to the bills and debating the package following President Biden's State of the Union address. The package now goes to Biden for him to sign.
Key Points
- Senate passed a $460 billion spending package to avert a government shutdown
- Votes were 75-22 in favor of the package
- Senate struggled with cloture and time agreement
- Second funding deadline is March 22
- Bills to fund Homeland Security and Pentagon included in second slate of appropriations measures
Pros
- Averted a potential government shutdown
- Approved funding for various departments
Cons
- Struggles in Senate procedure with significant opposition
- Concerns over earmarks and funding of pet projects