Breaking News: Senate approves $1.1-trillion spending bill after deadline battle

Senate approves $1.1-trillion spending bill after deadline battle Los Angeles Times | December 13, 2014 | 7:11 PM Capping a week of high drama that exposed divisions in both parties and raised the specter of another government shutdown, the Senate gave final approval late Saturday to a $1.1 — trillion spending bill that funds most government operations through next fall. After Democrats beat back an effort by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to strip funding for President Obama's new immigration actions, senators voted 56-40 to send the spending bill to Obama's desk. For the latest news, go to latimes.com.