A vote of 68-29 achieved bipartisan approval. It will now go to the House, where it is expected to pass before it is sent to President Biden.
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Democrats Push Ahead With Their Spending Plans Despite Opposition
Senate Democrats push ahead with their spending plans while talks stall. GOP critics claim the package includes large hikes for the IRS and other non-defense agencies. A top Senate Democrat stated that his party intends to introduce an omnibus spending bill on Monday to press Republicans into accepting a deal or risking an alternative that would freeze government spending for the entire year and prevent reallocating funds to military and other programs.
Progressives Complain: As The Respect For Marriage Act Progresses.
Progressive Democrats’ complaints over the widely publicized Respect for Marriage Act are increasing as they become aware that the measure, frequently referred to as the “same-sex marriage” law in the media, would not oblige states to recognize same-sex marriages.
Ahead Of The Game: GOP Sick And Tired Over Preposterous “Woke” Military Policies
As Democrats rush to force a vote before the end of the year, Republicans are fighting back against the inclusion of “woke” military policies within the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual defense policy bill. They also intend to work to include provisions that counter “wild” Biden administration policies.
