It’s the final countdown to midnight, and averting the GOP’s “Planned” government shutdown.
The Septuagenarian Ninja Turtle, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, has delivered on his end of the bargain. Senate passes funding bill to avert government shutdown:
The Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday in favor of a funding bill that would avert a government shutdown and fund federal agencies through Dec. 11.
The measure, which also provides emergency funding to fight wildfires and extends the expiring authority of the Federal Aviation Administration, passed the Senate by a vote of 78-20.
Roll Call Vote 272, Arizona Sens. John McCain and Jeff Flake voted in favor.
The TanMan’s House has taken a procedural vote to advance a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown. House moves toward final funding vote:
The House easily advanced a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown at midnight, setting up a final vote later Wednesday.
The procedural rule governing debate on the bill passed 239-187 with only three Republicans voting against it. Roll Call Vote 525.