Tuesday, January 23, 2018

How They Voted: NY Delegation Split on Spending Bill to End Shutdown

 
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The three-day federal government shutdown is over. 

Congress on Monday passed a three-week spending bill, bringing an end to the temporary stalemate that stemmed from the debate over protections for undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children. 

The House passed the continuing resolution by a 266-150 vote. The Senate approved it by an 81-18 margin. 

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, New York's senior senator, reached an agreement with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to reopen the government and continue discussions about a permanent solution to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. President Donald Trump rescinded the policy, which was established under the Obama administration, last year. 

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Source: auburnpub.com (via Empire Report New York) 

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