House Passes $259.5 Billion Spending Bill Amid GOP Objections

House Passes $259.5 Billion Spending Bill Amid GOP Objections
Chairwoman Nita Lowey (D-NY) speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill, in Washington, on March 10, 2020. Samuel Corum/Getty Images
Tom Ozimek
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The Democrat-led House on Friday approved a four-bill “minibus” spending package for fiscal year 2021, worth $259.5 billion, over the objections of Republicans, who all voted no.

Lawmakers voted 224-189 to approve HR 7608, the appropriations package that consists of four separate bills, which provide funding for state and foreign operations, agriculture, interior and environment, and military construction and veterans affairs. Seven Democrats and one Independent joined Republicans in voting against.
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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