81-18: Senate approves bill to fund government and increase debt ceiling

http://twitter.com/#!/markknoller/status/390631193806270464

The bill, which would fund the government through mid-January and increase the debt ceiling through early February, will now move on to the House, which is expected to vote tonight.

Harry Reid being Harry Reid:

http://twitter.com/#!/SenatorReid/status/390631727007137792

The presidential podium is being prepared for President Obama’s closeup shortly:

http://twitter.com/#!/Dharapak/status/390632979032072192

Update: The House has also passed the bill. It now moves on for Obama’s signature.

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/10/16/81-18-senate-approves-bill-to-fund-government-and-increase-debt-ceiling/