U.S. House Pushes Through $1.2 Trillion Spending Deal
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The U.S. House of Representatives has advanced a massive $1.2 trillion spending package. The vote on Thursday moves the legislation forward, avoiding a partial government shutdown.
Republican leaders secured the vote despite internal party conflicts. Some members had threatened to block the deal. Their objections centered on funding levels for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency and rules related to ethanol, a biofuel.
The package funds several major government departments. A final vote in the House is expected soon. The bill must then pass the Senate before a midnight Friday deadline to prevent a shutdown.