Saturday, December 13, 2014

BREAKING Senate Passes $1.1 Trillion Spending Bill

In a late Saturday night session, the Senate has passed a $1.1 trillion spending bill that will now go to the president for his signature. The bill, known as the "Cromnibus," will fund most of the federal government until September 2015.

The vote was 56-40.  Details on vote to follow.

UPDATE 1

The spending bill passed with the support of 31 Democrats, one Independent and 24 Republicans. It was opposed by 21 Democrats, one Independent and 18 Republicans.

UPDATE 2

How Senators voted on the bill.Of note:

CALIFORNIA

Boxer (D), No; Feinstein (D), Not Voting.

FLORIDA

 Rubio (R), No.

KENTUCKY

McConnell (R), Yes; Paul (R), No.

MASSACHUSETTS

Warren (D), No.

NEVADA

Reid (D), Yes.

NEW JERSEY

Booker (D), No

NEW YORK

Schumer (D), Yes.


WEST VIRGINIA

Rockefeller (D), Yes.

The full vote is here.

1 comment:

  1. the next one will be closer to 2 trillion for the same period of time.

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