The Senate of the US Congress approved a bill providing for an extension of the allocation of funds for the functioning of the American government and most of its departments in the amount of $ 1.2 trillion, so that the United States managed to avoid a “shutdown” (suspension of government work). . This was reported by New York Times.
“After hours of delay, the Senate voted overwhelmingly for a $1.2 trillion bill to fund more than half the government, sending the measure to President Joe Biden’s desk,” the publication said.
74 US senators voted in favor of the bill, while 24 senators voted against it.
It was noted that in accordance with the bill supported by the US Senate, the continuation of financing for the activities of the American government is provided until the end of September 2024 (end of the fiscal year).
Before this, US President Joe Biden signed A bill to expand government funding that had previously been passed by both houses of Congress.
Previously reportedIt was stated that the 2024 budget of the US government is accepted as 1.6 trillion dollars.