The vote passed with a ratio of 74-24 in the US Senate. Previously, the US House of Representatives also passed this budget bill 2 weeks ago. This will help important US federal agencies including the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Treasury... continue to have operating budgets until September 30.
Capitol, i.e. US Capitol Building. Photo: Reuters
However, the new budget bill will not include military aid packages for Ukraine or Israel, which are included in another bill passed by the Democratic-controlled US Senate and the Republican-controlled House of Representatives. Most have ignored it.
The 1.012-page budget bill above will provide $886 billion in funding for the Department of Defense, including salary increases for the US military. US President Joe Biden, a Democrat, has said he will sign it. During the past 6 months, US federal government agencies have operated largely thanks to four short-term temporary budget measures.
“This act is truly a national security bill – 70% of the funding in this package is for our defense, including investments to enhance military readiness and public facilities our careers, increase pay and benefits for our brave service members, and support our closest allies,” said Senator Susan.
The last partial shutdown of the US federal government occurred during former President Donald Trump's term, from December 22, 12 to January 2018, 25; happened when the Republican Party decided to build a wall along the US and Mexico border but could not reach an agreement with the Democratic Party.
Huy Hoang (according to Reuters, CNN)
