WASHINGTON â The House narrowly passed a $1.1 trillion spending package on Thursday that would fund most government operations for the fiscal year after a rancorous debate that reflected the new power held by Republicans and the disarray among Democrats in the aftermath of the midterm elections.This bill is a one-two punch at middle-class voters,â said Representative Steve Israel of New York, a member of the Democratic leadership. âIt weakens financial regulation on big banks and rewards Congress for doing so by increasing donation limits of big donors.
Dictionary entry overview: What does riot mean? â¢ RIOT (noun) The noun RIOT has 4 senses: 1. a public act of violence by an unruly mob 2. a state of disorder involving group violence 3. a joke that seems extremely funny 4. a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity Familiarity information: RIOT used as a noun is uncommon. â¢ RIOT (verb) The verb RIOT has 2 senses: 1. take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot
Unlawful assembly is a legal term to describe a group of people with the mutual intent of deliberate disturbance of the peace. If the group are about to start the act of disturbance, it is termed a rout; if the disturbance is commenced, it is then termed a riot. In Britain, the offence was abolished in 1986.