9 minutes agoUS expected to vote immigration law
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)The Republican-led White House has decided on Tuesday to vote on a short-term budget measure that would avoid a repeat of the closure of last month's three-day partial government, as lawmakers continued to face split immigration measures. Distinction measures designed by Republicans [...]
The gaping measures, drafted by home republics, would expand financing by March 23rd, as well as provide a year of defence financing and two years of financing for community health centres, reports “Reuters”, the Periscopi broadcast.
But Senate Democrats are likely to undermine the House spending bill, likely seeking a last-minute review before existing funds for government agencies are released Thursday.
Republicans also control the Senate, but with a low 51-49 majority need democratic support to pass spending bills.
A vote on the Chamber's move was expected after 11:30 (16:30 GMT)./Periscopi/
