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Senate passes GOP measure to avert shutdown as Democrats fume over choice

The Senate passed a Republican-led stopgap measure to keep the government funded ahead of a midnight deadline Friday, following days of consternation from Senate Democrats over an uncomfortable choice — to allow the GOP bill to pass or let the government shut down.

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Senate averts government shutdown by passing federal funding ahead of midnight deadline

The U.S. Senate on Friday night averted a looming midnight shutdown of the federal government by passing a funding bill after approving a key procedural vote with the support of enough Democrats. The measure passed 54-46,

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Here Are the Senate Democrats Who Helped Republicans Avert a Shutdown

Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada were among the first Democrats to publicly back the Republican funding bill, arguing that a shutdown would only strengthen Trump’s hand. They were joined by six more Democrats—Dick Durbin of Illinois,

The Senate Voted to Avoid a Shutdown

The Senate voted this afternoon to pass a Republican-written spending bill and avert a government shutdown. In a crucial ...

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Senate approves funding bill hours before shutdown deadline, sending to Trump for signature

Democrats faced two painful options: allowing passage of a bill they believe gives the president vast discretion on spending ...

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Dems, facing shutdown, previously criticized Republicans for 'political games' during gov funding fights

Democrats have criticized Republicans for their hesitation to pass government funding legislation, while their own party is currently on the brink of allowing a federal shutdown.

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Shutdown fight rips open old wounds for Democrats

Democrats’ blowup over funding the government isn’t just triggering a fight about the future of the party. It is reopening ...

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