President Biden on Friday praised Congress’ passage of its $1.7 trillion spending bill to avert a partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies through September as a shining example of bipartisanship on Capitol Hill.
The House passed the sprawling package mostly along party lines, 225-201, as lawmakers scrambled to tie up loose ends before leaving Washington for the holiday recess. The Senate approved the measure 68-29 on Thursday.
“This bill is further proof that Republicans and Democrats can come together to deliver for the American people, and I’m looking forward to continued bipartisan progress in the year ahead,” Mr.