"Senate Edges Closer To Final Vote On Energy Spending Bill"

"The Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to clear a key procedural hurdle on an annual spending bill for energy and water development programs.

In a 97-2 vote, the Senate ended debate and moved to a final vote on the $37.5 billion spending bill, which would provide funding for the Department of Energy and the Army Corps of Engineers for fiscal year 2017.

If it passes, it will be the first appropriations bill that the Senate passes this year."

Timothy Cama reports for The Hill May 11, 2016.

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