Senate Gives Final Approval to Stopgap Bill That Will Keep Government Funded
A nearly empty Senate gave final congressional approval Wednesday to stopgap legislation that will provide money for the federal government through Nov. 14 and allow Congress more time to finish work on the annual money bills for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1.
The measure, which the House passed on a 272-156 vote last week, was sent to the White House on a voice vote. President Reagan is expected to sign it.
The so-called continuing resolution is needed because Congress has completed action on none of the 13 annual appropriations bills that provide money for the government’s operations and programs.
Generally, the stopgap bill would hold spending at current levels and continue existing legislative prohibitions on California offshore oil and gas exploration and aid to rebels fighting the government in Nicaragua.
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