US Senate passes funding bill as historic shutdown nears likely end
NOV 11 - The US Senate has passed a crucial funding bill that could bring the longest government shutdown in history to an end within days. The bill Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The US Senate has passed a crucial funding bill by a vote of 60-40, potentially ending the longest government shutdown in history. The bill now heads to the House of Representatives before President Donald Trump can sign it into effect, which he has signaled he is willing to do.
- The funding bill passed with 8 Democrats, 1 Independent, and nearly all Republicans voting in favor, while only one Republican voted against it.
- The deal funds the government until January 30 and guarantees pay for all federal workers affected by the shutdown, which has impacted around 1.4 million federal employees.
- The bill also includes funding for the Department of Agriculture, military construction, and legislative agencies, and provides funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) until next September.
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