By — Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/house-passes-bill-to-fund-government Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter House passes bill to fund government Politics Dec 18, 2015 10:06 AM EDT WASHINGTON — The House has passed a $1.14 trillion spending bill to fund the government through next September. It’s a peaceful end in the House to a yearlong struggle over the budget, taxes, and Republican demands of President Barack Obama. The 316-113 vote sends the bill to the Senate. Senators are expected vote on the budget measure in combination with a year-end tax plan that gives breaks to working families and a wide variety of business interests. Friday’s action promises to finish up a surprisingly productive, bipartisan burst of late-session legislation in a divided Congress. Obama has promised to sign the massive measure. It gives him many of the spending increases he’s demanded all year. GOP victories include a big boost for the military and the end of a four-decade ban of exporting U.S. crude oil. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Andrew Taylor, Associated Press @APAndrewTaylor
WASHINGTON — The House has passed a $1.14 trillion spending bill to fund the government through next September. It’s a peaceful end in the House to a yearlong struggle over the budget, taxes, and Republican demands of President Barack Obama. The 316-113 vote sends the bill to the Senate. Senators are expected vote on the budget measure in combination with a year-end tax plan that gives breaks to working families and a wide variety of business interests. Friday’s action promises to finish up a surprisingly productive, bipartisan burst of late-session legislation in a divided Congress. Obama has promised to sign the massive measure. It gives him many of the spending increases he’s demanded all year. GOP victories include a big boost for the military and the end of a four-decade ban of exporting U.S. crude oil. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now