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House approves $1 trillion spending bill--averts shutdown
Capitol Hill, Washington D.C.--Photo by Joseph Earnest
by Joseph Earnest December 12, 2014
Newscast Media WASHINGTON—The House of Representatives approved a $1.1 trillion spending package late on December 11, avoiding an impending government shutdown due to the nature of the bill.
Republicans opposed the bill because it did not block spending based on recent Obama executive actions, while Democrats opposed it because, it was a little too soft on banks and fat cat campaign donors.
The measure passed 219-206 after Obama convinced some House Democrats it was better to pass the bill than face a government showdown.
The bill will fund federal agencies until September 2015, and also sets aside funds for Ebola containment and treatment.
Click here to read or download the trillion-dollar spending bill. (pop-up)
The U.S Senate will be next to vote on the bill before it reaches Obama's desk for him to put ink on the bottom line. Add Comments>>
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