By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/stopgap-spending-bill-clears-senate-goes-obama Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Stopgap spending bill clears Senate, goes to Obama Politics Dec 13, 2014 4:08 PM EDT WASHINGTON — Congress has sent President Barack Obama a short-term spending bill that will keep the federal government operating through Wednesday and avert a government shutdown. Senate passage came Saturday with only hours to spare before an earlier stopgap measure was set to expire. By a voice vote, senators approved the latest short-term funding bill as lawmakers continue to wrangle over a $1.1 trillion spending package and Obama’s nominations. That package would cover much of the government through most of 2015. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Congress has sent President Barack Obama a short-term spending bill that will keep the federal government operating through Wednesday and avert a government shutdown. Senate passage came Saturday with only hours to spare before an earlier stopgap measure was set to expire. By a voice vote, senators approved the latest short-term funding bill as lawmakers continue to wrangle over a $1.1 trillion spending package and Obama’s nominations. That package would cover much of the government through most of 2015. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now