Biden signs bill to keep government running before election
Welcome to Boston Post News, where we bring you the latest updates on President Joe Biden’s recent actions in Washington, D.C. On Thursday, President Biden signed a temporary government spending bill that will keep agencies operating until December. This move comes after Congress decided to delay important spending decisions until after the November election.
The bipartisan measure passed Congress with ease, with a vote of 341-82 in the House and 78-18 in the Senate. Interestingly, all the no votes came from Republicans in both chambers. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., highlighted the bill as focusing on “only what’s absolutely necessary,” a message aimed at members of his own party who are mindful of spending levels. Johnson emphasized that the only alternative to the continuing resolution at this point would have been a government shutdown.
This temporary measure was deemed necessary because Congress has not made significant progress on the annual appropriations bills that finance much of the federal government. While the House has managed to pass five of the 12 bills, mostly along party lines, the Senate has yet to pass any.
With the current political landscape setting the stage for future budget decisions, it will be interesting to see how these developments unfold in the coming months. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to monitor the situation in our nation’s capital.
