The bill was approved with 366 votes in favor and 34 against, reports Voice of America.
Now, the Senate must pass this bill to send it to President Joe Biden for signing. The White House has stated that Biden will sign it to ensure the smooth operation of the U.S. government.
The legislation includes an extension of government funding until March 14, allocates $100 billion for states affected by natural disasters, and provides $10 billion in support measures for farmers. Notably, the package does not include an increase in the debt ceiling—a complex issue that Trump insisted on addressing before he took office on January 20, notes Reuters.
A shutdown would disrupt the operations of law enforcement and the U.S. National Park Service, as well as halt salary payments for millions of federal employees. The U.S. Travel Association warned that a government closure could result in airlines losing a billion dollars a week, disrupt hotel operations, all during the busy holiday season.