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Sewell votes to override Trump veto

"I voted with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to override the president’s reckless veto," Sewell said.

December 29, 2020

The $740 billion legislation authorizes funding for national defense priorities including funding for the nation’s military.

December 28, 2020

Trump’s signing of the $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill means that there will not be a government shutdown.

December 28, 2020

Congress will meet on Monday to try to avoid a pending government shutdown.

December 27, 2020

Democrats pushed for larger checks all along. Most Republicans argued against it.

December 25, 2020

"We are battling a global pandemic that has affected all of us. We have been inspired by the kindness and courage of citizens across this country."

December 25, 2020

"This bill is far from perfect, but Alabamians cannot wait any longer for relief," the congresswoman said.

December 24, 2020

"Congress has recognized the plight of rural Americans and the digital divide that separates them from the rest of the country."

December 24, 2020

The bill sets aside about $45 billion in transportation aid, including $16 billion for airlines and $2 billion for airports.

December 23, 2020

The president called on Congress to increase payments from $600 to $2,000. Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she's on board.

December 23, 2020