Senate Democrats are split on the Republican continuing resolution as government shutdown deadline looms
While Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman and Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer have said they will vote with Republicans to avoid a shutdown, several local Democrats say they're a "no" on the bill.
Senate Dems Cave, Help GOP Advance Bill to Fund Government, Avoid Shutdown
Senate Democrats, fearful of what Trump might do during a shutdown, voted in sufficient numbers to pass the GOP continuing resolution.
Senate Democrats to provide votes for Trump-backed resolution to avoid government shutdown
Chuck Schumer, the top Democrat in the Senate, said he would vote to end the filibuster, indicating sufficient support among other party members to allow vote on Republican bill.
The Senate is now formally on course to avert a government shutdown
Washington is now fully set to avert a government shutdown after an up and down week that saw House Republicans offering a united front that cornered resistant Democrats.
Live updates: Trump-backed measure to avert government shutdown advances in Senate with Democratic support
The latest news on President Donald Trump’s administration and the expected Senate vote on a continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown.
What's in the GOP’s Stopgap Funding Bill to Avert a Government Shutdown?
The Senate is set to vote today on a House GOP stopgap bill to fund the government until September. Given the GOP’s 53-seat Senate majority and already one pledged no vote from the caucus, at least eight Democrats will have to come out in support of the bill for it to pass.
Schumer to vote for GOP measure to avert government shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he'll vote to keep the government open as the chamber prepares to take up a GOP stopgap bill continuing government funding Friday. "I believe it is my job to make the best choice for the country,
Senate Democrats pave way for vote on bill to avert US government shutdown
A Republican bill to avert a US government shutdown cleared a crucial procedural hurdle on Friday afternoon after Senate Democrats paved the way for its passage. The Senate voted 62-38 in favour of advancing the measure,
Senate to vote on advancing GOP funding bill to avert government shutdown
The GOP-controlled Senate will press forward with a procedural vote to advance a stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown before a midnight deadline.
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Watch Live: Senate advances GOP measure to avert shutdown
The Senate took a procedural vote Friday afternoon on a Republican-led stopgap measure to keep the government funded ahead of a midnight deadline.
Senate overcomes first procedural hurdle to pass GOP-led funding bill after Democrats fold to pressure
Democrats voted to end the filibuster, paving the way for Republicans to pass their funding bill before the shutdown deadline ...
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These Democrats Voted for the GOP Spending Bill
The GOP bill would gut funding for health care, increase military spending, and fund mass deportation. It narrowly passed the ...
Senate advances GOP funding bill, clearing the way for a final vote to avert a government shutdown
Ten Democrats joined with most Republicans to set up a final vote on the six-month spending measure hours out from the shutdown deadline.
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Democrats react to Schumer’s support for continuing resolution
Schumer’s comments have provoked strong reactions from across the Democratic Party. Schumer’s comments Friday “As I announced ...
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Senate advances Continuing Resolution to final vote with help of some Democrats
The support from the opposing party comes after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced on Thursday that he would support ending debate on the legislation.
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Senate one step closer to passing government funding bill with limited Dem support
Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer, New York, came out in favor of passing the House GOP's continuing resolution, which ...
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Both Maryland Senators Plan to Vote Against Federal Budget Resolution
Maryland Senators Van Hollen and Alsobrooks oppose GOP budget plan, citing tax cuts for the wealthy and agency job cuts.
Democrats introduce continuing resolution amendment in last-ditch effort to ensure Trump appropriates funds
Democrats are looking to prevent President Donald Trump from “illegally withholding or diverting funding” appropriated in the ...
Cortez Masto breaks with party, will back GOP continuing resolution, not shutdown
Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto announced Friday that she will vote in favor of a continuing resolution that would avert a ...