Senate Votes to Avert Shutdown as Trump Plans National Emergency
- President plans emergency declaration to get additional money
- House to vote Thursday night to send bill to president
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The Senate passed a spending bill to avert another government shutdown that gives President Donald Trump less than he demanded for a border wall, after the White House said he’ll sign the measure and declare an emergency to get additional funds for the barrier.
In a 83-16 vote Thursday, senators agreed to provide $1.375 billion for 55 new miles of fencing on the U.S.-Mexico border, far short of the $5.7 billion the president sought. The House plans to vote on the measure later in the evening, and it needs Trump’s signature to avoid the closure of one-fourth of the government after Friday.