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In a stunning turn of events, the US Senate has managed to push through a stop-gap spending bill, saving the day once again like an all-star superhero flying in to rescue the distressed damsels and dudes of Capitol Hill. With a final vote count of 77-13, the Senate sent this band-aid of a bill straight to President Biden’s desk, who I’m sure was eagerly waiting to add another autograph to his collection of bill signings.
BREAKING: US Senate Passes Stop-Gap Spending Bill, Now Heads to Biden's Deskhttps://t.co/OgQu0mfCFI
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Now, I’m not one to toot my own horn, but this just proves that when bipartisanship is forced upon Congress like vegetables on a kid’s plate, miracles can happen. But let’s not forget the brave warriors who stood against this bill – the Republicans with spines of steel who said, “Nay, we shall not pass!” Why, these names should go down in history alongside Washington and Lincoln for their unwavering principles.
And let’s give a round of applause to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for his inspiring words about bipartisanship. Of course, he conveniently overlooks the fact that it takes the threat of a looming deadline for anything bipartisan to actually get accomplished in that glorious building of bureaucratic wonders known as Washington, D.C.
In a twist fit for a soap opera, this bill passage follows hot on the heels of Mitch McConnell’s announcement to step down from his role as Senate GOP Leader. It’s like the changing of the guard, except instead of swords and shields, they wield finely crafted speeches and well-tailored suits. McConnell’s departure is sure to shake things up – or at least ruffle a few feathers – in the hallowed halls of Congress.
Stay tuned, folks, because the drama in D.C. is just getting started. Will they pass the next set of appropriations bills on time? Will President Biden’s pen run out of ink from all the bill signing? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure: in Washington, the show never stops, and the popcorn is always buttered and ready for another round of political theater.
