Senate Republicans on Monday blocked a bill that would fund the government, provide billions of dollars in hurricane relief and stave off a default in U.S. debts, part of the party’s renewed campaign to undermine President Biden’s broader economic agenda.
Democracy Dies in Darkness
Senate Republicans block measure to fund government, stave off U.S. default
The vote Monday sets up a last-minute scramble ahead of two critical fiscal deadlines
By Tony Romm
September 27, 2021 at 6:51 p.m. EDT