Senators are turning their attention to a wide-ranging $136 billion corporate tax bill as lawmakers whittle down their workload before leaving town for the elections.
In an unusual Sunday session, the Senate planned to vote on ending procedural roadblocks opponents have used to snarl the tax legislation, which contains breaks for everything from large corporations to importers of Chinese ceiling fans. Supporters of the measure were predicting victory, and final passage was possible later in the day.
...The House approved the tax legislation Thursday by 280-141.
...The House adjourned Saturday for the campaigns after approving a trio of bills. They were a $14.5 billion hurricane and farm disaster package; a $33 billion bill financing the Department of Homeland Security; and legislation shaping $447 billion in Pentagon programs for the new budget year.
The Senate approved the defense bill but didn't get to the hurricane or Homeland Security measures.
ABC News articleIn an unusual Sunday session, the Senate planned to vote on ending procedural roadblocks opponents have used to snarl the tax legislation, which contains breaks for everything from large corporations to importers of Chinese ceiling fans. Supporters of the measure were predicting victory, and final passage was possible later in the day.
...The House approved the tax legislation Thursday by 280-141.
...The House adjourned Saturday for the campaigns after approving a trio of bills. They were a $14.5 billion hurricane and farm disaster package; a $33 billion bill financing the Department of Homeland Security; and legislation shaping $447 billion in Pentagon programs for the new budget year.
The Senate approved the defense bill but didn't get to the hurricane or Homeland Security measures.
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