The House passed legislation to avert a federal shutdown, extending funding into mid-March and approving $100 billion in disaster relief for storm-affected areas.
Senator Chuck Schumer indicated that while not all Democratic priorities were met, the bill contains significant wins including emergency aid for natural disaster communities.
The vote in the House was overwhelmingly in favor, 366 to 34, with all no votes coming from Republicans, highlighting a divide within the party.
This legislation extends key farm programs for one year and allocates $10 billion in direct aid for farmers, supporting the agricultural sector.
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