US Senate Votes to Avert Shutdown, Leaves Out Israel-Ukraine Aid
- Measure puts off bitter disputes over spending into early 2024
- Schumer says Israel, Ukraine assistance will be next priority
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The US Senate overwhelmingly approved a temporary funding measure to avert a government shutdown, delaying a partisan clash over federal spending until the new year and leaving out emergency aid to allies Ukraine and Israel.
The 87-11 vote late Wednesday night sends the measure, already passed by the House, to President Joe Biden. He is expected to sign it before the shutdown deadline late Friday night.