The Senate was expected to take up the House bill on Wednesday and likely change it, requiring it to go back to the House for further action, with a Thursday deadline looming to get a finished bill to Trump for his signature. The House bill does not contain changes to US immigration law, which were a key point of contention in a partisan standoff that led to a three-day partial shutdown last month. Last month’s shutdown came after lawmakers failed to reach agreement on contentious budget and immigration issues. “I’d love to see a shutdown if we don’t get this stuff taken care of,” Trump said at the White House. The White House later clarified that it did not expect the budget deal to include specifics on immigration.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 07, 2018 12:11 UTC