On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate approved a temporary budget plan for the federal government just hours before the end of September and the depletion of funds in the government treasury, sending the bill to the House of Representatives for final approval. According to Reuters, the new budget plan was passed in the Senate with 78 votes in favor and 20 against. This plan maintains the current level of spending for federal agencies and institutions until the end of December this year. Additionally, the budget related to the government's new initiative for the 'Mothers' Planning Organization,' which many conservative Republicans opposed, was approved as part of this budget plan. The Senate's approval of federal spending gives President Obama and Congress about 10 weeks to agree on a long-term budget that will cover the next fiscal year. However, for this temporary budget to be formalized, the House of Representatives must also approve it in time for Barack Obama to sign it before the end of Wednesday. The exact time for the House vote is still unclear, but Republican faction advisors indicated that voting is likely to occur in the afternoon on Wednesday. During the Senate session on Wednesday, conservative Republicans attempted to remove funding for the 'Mothers' Planning Organization.' One of their main objections to this plan is their claim that part of this organization illegally provides the tissue of aborted fetuses to artificial fertility centers. In contrast, this organization has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. The Senate Democratic faction resisted the conservative Republicans' efforts to remove the budget for this plan, and Barack Obama had warned that he would use his veto power if it were removed in Congress. According to a proposed amendment by Republicans in Congress, Barack Obama will be prohibited from lifting sanctions related to Iran's nuclear program during the implementation of this budget bill (until the end of December 2015).
U.S. Senate Approves Temporary Budget to Prevent Federal Government Shutdown
The U.S. Senate passed a temporary budget to prevent a federal government shutdown, maintaining current spending levels until December. This budget includes funding for a controversial mothers' planning initiative opposed by many Republicans. The approval gives Congress and President Obama time to negotiate a long-term budget.
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📰 What Happened
U.S. Senate approved a temporary budget plan impacting funding related to Iran sanctions.
- U.S. Senate announce temporary budget plan
- Republicans in Congress prohibit Barack Obama
- Senate Democratic faction resist conservative Republicans
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📚 Background
The U.S. Senate's budget plan includes provisions that restrict Iran sanctions relief.
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