Kaine: 'In All Likelihood' Senate Will Pass House Measure to Fund the Military

'I don't suspect it will be too controversial'

Sen. Tim Kaine (D., Va.) told Chris Wallace that the Senate will "in all likelihood" pass a House measure to fund the military in the event of a government shutdown on Fox News Sunday.

Kaine noted the bill would not cover the VA and "other important workers," but he does not believe the legislation will be "too controversial":

CHRIS WALLACE: […] Tim Kaine supports the president's healthcare reform. Senators welcome back to Fox News Sunday.

TIM KAINE: Thanks Chris.

WALLACE: Senator Kaine let me start with you, your side as Congressman McCarthy pointed out has already rejected the bill that the House passed last night.

KAINE: We'll act tomorrow, right.

WALLACE: You'll act tomorrow. Will you pass their measure which would keep funding the military in case there is a shutdown?

KAINE: Chris, in all likelihood we will. We think it is insufficient, it doesn't cover VA and other important workers, but it is necessary. I don't suspect that will be too controversial.

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