The document allows for the continued allocation of funds to federal institutions according to a two-stage model.
The US Senate, following the House of Representatives, adopted a resolution to temporarily extend government funding to avoid a shutdown after November 17 and submitted it to President Biden for signature. The bill was supported by 87 senators, 11 opposed, Ukrinform reports.
The resolution allows for the continuation of the allocation of funds to federal institutions according to a two-stage model:
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some ministries and departments will receive funds until January 19,
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the rest – until February 2 next year.
The initiative, introduced by House Speaker Mike Johnson last week, was immediately criticized by Senate Democrats. Even some Republicans in the House of Representatives refused to vote for it.
The White House called the initiative an attempt to sow chaos with a shutdown.
After negotiations between party leaders, the resolution received favorable treatment from Democrats, especially because it did not require the radical spending cuts demanded by far-right Republicans.
We remind you that on November 15, the US House of Representatives at its regular meeting adopted a budget to finance the government for two months without Ukraine’s aid. The initiative was presented by House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Note that Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the joint package containing aid to Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan and the border will be considered by the House after Thanksgiving on November 23, when senators from both parties fine with border policy.
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