Senate appears set to pass spending Bill, timing uncertain

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Last Updated : Dec 13 2014 | 12:39 AM IST
The US Senate looked set to pass a $1.1-trillion spending Bill in time for a Saturday night deadline, following a narrow House of Representatives vote that averted a government shutdown.

The House passed the Bill late on Thursday despite a revolt by Democrats against controversial financial provisions that led to a day of drama on Capitol Hill and exposed fraying unity between President Barack Obama and his party.

A vote on the measure was delayed for hours after Democrats revolted against provisions to roll back part of the Dodd-Frank financial reform law and allow more big money political donations, while conservative Republicans objected because the measure did not block funds for Obama's immigration order.
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First Published: Dec 13 2014 | 12:04 AM IST

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