Senate and House Postpone Transportation Bill Vote to Sept.

The American League of Bicyclists reported the U.S. Senate blocked the Transportation, HUD Appropriations bill, which would have ended debate and brought a vote on the substance of the bill. 

The final vote was 54-43. To end debate on a bill there needs to be at least 60 votes in favor to pass. 

The Transportation HUD Appropriations bill had passed the Appropriations Committee with strong support from both sides. However, earlier this week, Republican leadership of the Senate argued against the bill, stating the funding level for it was too high. 

What does this mean? Both the House and Senate have failed to pass a Transportation and Housing budget. In order to keep the U.S. Department of Transportation open, Congress will need to pass a continuing resolution by the end of September. 

We will keep you posted on further updates as they become available.