President is expected to sign bill but has vowed emergency action to build border wall with Mexico
Congress overwhelmingly approved a border security agreement that would prevent a second damaging government shutdown, as Donald Trump vowed to declare a national emergency to fund his long-promised border wall with Mexico.
After days of uncertainty, Trump announced his intention to support the massive $333bn-spending package, which includes on a sliver of what he sought for a steel wall. The Senate moved quickly, approving the bill in a vote of 83-16. Hours later the House passed the legislation, 300-128. Trump is expected to seal the deal with his signature on Friday, while at the same time declare a national emergency.
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