The House on Thursday approved a $3.45 trillion budget blueprint that largely supports President Obama's proposal after defeating a Republican alternative that slashed spending and taxes.
The final vote was 233-196, with 20 Democrats defecting and voting against the plan. Most were moderate Democrats or came from swing districts.
House Republicans voted unanimously against the budget.
The Senate is working on its own budget for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1 and any differences will have to be worked out. The budget legislation is nonbinding but sets guidelines for spending and tax measures that will be considered later this year.
The House Democrats budget would also allow legislation to overhaul the $2.5 trillion U.S. healthcare system to be considered in a speedier manner. - FOX News
Hopefully this vote is an indication of what is to come. 20 Democrats voted against it in the House, the Senate can't afford to have Democrats Vote against it. Hopefully this will signal a chance to put the screws to this plan and shut down the spending and bring it back in line.
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