WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed a $1.7 trillion bill to finance federal agencies through September, aid Ukraine and provide assistance to communities recovering from hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters.
The bill passed by a vote of 68 to 29 and now goes to the House for action.
Lawmakers trying to complete action to prevent partial shutdown
Lawmakers are working to complete action on the bill before a partial government shutdown begins at midnight Friday.
Supporters say the bill will boost national security with a 10% increase slated for defense programs, but detractors criticize the amount of overall spending with the country already facing a $31 trillion national debt.