Government shutdown averted as Democrats help Senate approve GOP spending bill
Democrats were stuck between two choices they despised: Vote for a funding bill that reflects Republican spending priorities and will give Trump and his allies more leeway to dismantle the federal government, or shut the government down by denying their vote and risk facing political backlash and blame.
Schumer says he'll vote to keep government open as Democrats criticize GOP plan
The Senate plans to take up a House-passed bill to fund the government through September beginning on Friday, which needs the support of Democrats to move forward.
Schumer signals Democrats will vote for GOP funding bill
US Senate poised to pass Republican stopgap spending bill, avert shutdown The U.S. Senate on Friday was poised to pass a stopgap spending bill and avert a partial government shutdown, after Democrats backed down in a standoff driven by anger over President Donald Trump's campaign to slash the federal workforce.
Chuck Schumer will vote for Republican funding bill, reducing shutdown odds
N.Y., said he will vote to advance the Republican funding extension and avoid a government shutdown at the end of the day Friday. "While the CR bill is very bad, the potential for a shutdown has consequences for America that are much,
Senate passes GOP funding bill to avert a government shutdown
After a 54-46 vote, the measure now heads to Trump to sign into law hours before government funding was set to lapse.
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Schumer announces he'll vote to keep government open, likely avoiding shutdown
Senate Democrats remained tight-lipped on Thursday after meeting on the fast-approaching government funding deadline.
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US joins Russia to vote against UN resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine
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