The House passed a $1.3 trillion spending bill that would avert a government shutdown and increase funding for the military, border security, and other domestic programs, though a GOP senator who opposes the measure hasn't said whether he'll force a delay past a Friday funding deadline and cause a closure.
In 256-167 vote on Thursday, the House sent the compromise measure to the Senate, which could vote by the end of the day or Friday. White House budget director Mick Mulvaney told reporters that President Donald Trump will sign the bill, saying it funds his priorities.
The spending bill for this fiscal year has rankled conservative lawmakers who object to increased funds and having to vote without more time to review the 2,232-page text that was made public Wednesday night. Any senator could force a government shutdown by refusing to grant the unanimous consent needed for quick action, and GOP Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky left open the possibility he may do so.
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