The Senate does not control funding. The House does.
74 posted on 01/04/2012 11:48:44 AM PST by Texas Fossil
(Government, even in its best state is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one)
The Omnibus bill passed the House, the Senate, and was signed by Obama. Funding bills must originate in the House, but the Senate must approve them or amend them. The differences are worked out in conference committee.