US Senate passes short-term budget bill Avoid the government shutdown

US Senate passes new temporary law To avoid the government shutting down. and is waiting for the president to sign it into effect before the Friday deadline.

Foreign news agencies reported that United States Senator The short-term budget bill was passed on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, local time, with a vote of 87 to 11, saving the government from entering a state of shutdown for another period. Meanwhile, Democrats and Republicans are still unable to agree on a 2024 budget plan.

The bill was approved by the House of Representatives on Tuesday. And now it has been sent to President Joe Biden for signature. Before the current temporary budget law expires after Friday, November 17th.

While the new law sets two deadlines, this almost never happens. The government will have budgets for military construction, veterans’ affairs, transportation, housing and energy until January 19, 2024. Other areas The remaining budget will be available until February 2, 2024. This law does not include aid funds for Israel or Ukraine.

Members of Congress remain under pressure and are trying to negotiate passage of new budget legislation. The conservatives in the House of Representatives have called for major spending cuts. This is something that Democrats deny.