According to the results of the vote, the US Congress passed a law providing for the allocation of $ 2.1 billion for additional security in the Capitol and for the arrival in the country of Afghan translators who have been granted asylum in America.
The House of Representatives passed the law by 416 votes to 11 before the Senate voted unanimously in favor of the document. Now the bill must be signed by President Joe Biden, RIA Novosti reported.
The United States is evacuating thousands of translators and other Afghan officials who have worked with Americans for fear of their safety following the withdrawal of US troops.
Security around the Capitol was strengthened after January 6, when supporters of then-US President Donald Trump stormed the Congress building. The House of Representatives accused Trump of allegedly provoking riots by rebels who stormed the Capitol and delayed approval of election results. The Senate acquitted Trump with the votes of his Republican allies.
Source: BGNES