Core Points - The U.S. Senate did not pass a temporary budget bill that was approved by the House of Representatives, increasing the risk of a government shutdown by September 30 [1][2] - The Senate vote resulted in 44 votes in favor and 48 against, failing to meet the required 60 votes for passage [1] - The House passed the budget bill with a vote of 217 in favor and 212 against, which would maintain government operations at current funding levels until November 21 and allocate an additional $8.8 million for security for government officials [1] Legislative Context - The budget bill's failure highlights partisan divisions, with Democrats expressing dissatisfaction over healthcare funding and Republicans criticizing Democratic demands as budget-inflating [1] - Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called for negotiations to end the "farce," while Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell indicated that bipartisan support is necessary for the budget to pass [1] Upcoming Challenges - Both chambers of Congress are scheduled to recess next week, leaving limited time for negotiations and increasing the likelihood of a government shutdown [2]
美参议院未通过临时预算案 政府“关门”风险加剧
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-09-20 00:47