Congress Takes First Step in Government Funding Process with Bipartisan Vote. In a rare display of unity, the US House of Representatives has passed its first appropriations bill for fiscal 2027, paving the way for the Senate to consider the measure. The military construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations bill garnered broad bipartisan support, with a resounding 400-15 vote. The passage of this bill marks an early milestone in the annual government funding process, which has often been marred by partisan gridlock in recent years. As the legislation heads to the Senate, lawmakers will now focus on negotiating the finer details of the bill and determining its fate.
The House on Friday passed its first appropriations bill for fiscal 2027 with bipartisan support, marking an early step in the annual government funding process and sending the measure to the Senate for consideration. The military construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations bill passed the lower chamber by a vote of 400-15. All 15 "no" votes...
