WASHINGTON - Senate Democrats approved a budget resolution early Wednesday on a party-line vote, paving the way for a sweeping $3.5 trillion spending package intended to bolster family services, health and environmental programs — even without GOP support.Lawmakers approved Democrats’ budget framework on a party-line 50-49 vote just before 4 a.m.
ET in a crucial step for President Joe Biden and a party set on training the government’s fiscal might on assisting families, creating jobs and fighting climate change.