Senate votes on spending bill as possible government shutdown looms

Senators are set to vote on a spending bill to avert a possible government shutdown. #foxbusiness

President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance argued that the 1,547-page interim spending bill "would give sweetheart provisions for government censors and for Liz Cheney." They also decried how the package would "make it easier to hide the records of the corrupt January 6 committee—which accomplished nothing for the American people and hid security failures that happened that day" and "would also give Congress a pay increase while many Americans are struggling this Christmas."

A streamlined version of the bill backed by Trump to avert a partial government shutdown failed to pass the House of Representatives on Thursday night. The bill, which needed two-thirds of the House chamber to pass, fell 174 to 235. The deadline to avoid a shutdown is late Friday. It comes after two days of chaos in Congress as lawmakers fought among themselves about a path forward on government spending. The national debt has soared to over $36 trillion, and the national deficit is over $1.8 trillion.

Trump and Vance said they want a streamlined spending bill that "doesn't give Chuck Schumer and the Democrats everything they want," arguing that instead "Republicans want to support our farmers, pay for disaster relief, and set our country up for success in 2025." #FoxBusiness

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[annconnery]

Thanks for the glimpse of so many empty desks.

[denaoberski]

Secret stuff happening again. Where is the transparency?

[txtucker]

I'm 54 half crippled and still working. Put nearly 2 mill into my SS. I've banked on that because I was busy taking care of my family paying for the emergencies. Now I have no retirement besides SS. I don't know if I will even make it to 65. But at least all that money I put in since I was 15 will go to my congress. Is that what the goal is? Die before you claim. Free money all around.

[maxfulmer]

Quit stealing from Social Security fund. That money is off limits.

[jameslebo]

Where is the vote? What the heck is that?

[Dane-cc]

Too much money. They've got to stop it. 2 billion for infrastructure? What happen to the billions for that the last time?? That's just one of many take the money and say it's for this but gets placed elsewhere.

[TennesseeGal]

I am ashamed of our Government. This is a sad day for America.

[KennethBullard-ec]

It’s easy to spend somebody else’s money!!!

[txtucker]

I'm not a Democrat by no means but I need help. Of course those who are homeless come first. Especially the veterans. I will continue until I can't but don't push the goal line further than my life expectancy. I've worked since I was 13. Not asking much but just give me a little bit of what I worked my whole life of being taxed for.

[lovelove-erlq]

Stop raiding the Social Security Trust fund there was a Surplus all Presidents raid the trust fund.Raise the FICA Tax an Raise the Retirement Age problem solved.There is never a need to reduce Social Security Benefits

[andrewolearnick]

The Senators will pass it without reading it so they can leave Washington sooner. Clown car in action

[thomaschapman]

Shut this cess pool down. They are a National disgrace.

[darrylanderson]

God bless America 🇺🇸 and thank the usa 🇺🇸 ironclad military service women and men for protecting the land of the free and home of the brave forevermore

[SelcukRengin]

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[AmeeRichardson]

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[KezbanKemal]

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[TressieJordan]

Leaks coming out about Trump working together with shareholders involved with Qvarden Token

[ArifBahattin]

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