The House of Representatives passed the ¥1.8 trillion supplementary budget bill Wednesday to finance an emergency economic stimulus package.
The bill is now set to be sent to the opposition-controlled Upper House, where its passage is expected early next week.
The Democratic Party of Japan, the largest opposition force, is now pushing for passage of the extra budget, although the bill is sponsored by the government and Liberal Democratic Party-New Komeito ruling coalition.
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