Trump's Big Win? Democrats Furious as U.S Senate Pushes Through Republican Spending Bill

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Trump's Big Win : Senate approves funding bill, narrowly avoiding a government shutdown, but giving Donald Trump increased control over federal spending. The Republican-led measure, passed 54-46, cuts non-defense funds while boosting military spending. Democrats reluctantly backed it, fearing a shutdown, but criticized it as a blank check for Trump’s administration. Trump's Big Win      #USSenate #GovernmentShutdown #TrumpAdministration #SpendingBill #USPolitics #Democrats #Republicans #Congress #FederalBudget #DonaldTrump #ChuckSchumer #GovernmentFunding #WashingtonDC #BudgetCuts #DefenseSpending #TaxCuts #WhiteHouse #SenateVote #PoliticalNews #BreakingNews  Also Read  Senate Approves $95.3 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/senate-passes-ukraine-aid-package-gen-3750585.html?ref=DMDesc  Joe Manchin Announces Retirement, Opening Up Senate Seat for Republicans :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/joe-manchin-announces-retirement-opening-up-senate-seat-for-republicans-gen-3679879.html?ref=DMDesc  Jacob Lew confirmed as ambassador to Israel :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/jacob-lew-confirmed-as-ambassador-to-israel-gen-3672625.html?ref=DMDesc    ~HT.97~ED.194~

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00:00The yeas are 54, the nays are 46, the bill is passed.

00:09Under the previous order, the motion to reconsider is considered made.

00:15The yeas are 54, the nays are 46, the bill is passed.

00:24Under the previous order, the motion to reconsider is considered made.

00:31The yeas are 55, the nays are 46, the bill is passed.

00:39Under the previous order, the motion to reconsider is considered made.

00:48The yeas are 55, the nays are 46, the bill is passed.

00:54Under the previous order, the motion to reconsider is considered made.

01:00But I believe allowing Donald Trump to take even more, even much more power via a government

01:11shutdown is a far worse option.

01:15And before I explain why, let me be clear about one thing.

01:21No one on my side of the aisle wants a government shutdown.

01:26Members who support this CR do not want a government shutdown.

01:30Members who oppose this CR do not want a government shutdown.

01:35Members who oppose this CR want the Republicans to take their responsibilities more seriously

01:41and to negotiate spending bills that will address the many needs of the American people.

01:49The yeas are 54, the nays are 46.

01:52The bill is passed.

01:57Under the previous order, the motion to reconsider is considered made.

02:22As I said, allowing Donald Trump to take even much more power via a government shutdown

02:34is a far worse option.

02:36I believe it is my job to make the best choice for the country to minimize the harms to the

02:43American people.

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