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After an factious debate on Tuesday, the Senate finally approved a spending bill of $410 billion for the federal government till September, 62 votes to 35.

All but eight Republicans and three Democrats voted against the bill - voicing concern about the huge rise in government spending.

The bill eliminates the annual cost-of-living increments for members of the Congress for 2010, but a $4,700 increase has already taken effect last January. Members of the Congress now earn $174,000 a year.