House Republicans pass government funding bill ahead of Friday shutdown deadline
House Republicans advanced a stopgap bill Tuesday to fund the government until October, putting moderate Senate Democrats in a tough spot should the measure pass a final vote this afternoon and
Senate Democrats say they will reject GOP's funding bill as shutdown draws near
After meeting with his conference, the Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said "Republicans do not have the votes" to advance the House-approved measure.
When will the Senate vote on the spending bill? Will it need Democratic support?
It's up to the Senate to pass the spending bill and get it to President Donald Trump’s desk to avert a possible government shutdown.
US Senate Poised to Pass Republican Stopgap Spending Bill, Avert Shutdown
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives earlier this week passed the measure, which largely leaves spending steady at about $6.75 trillion in the fiscal year that ends September 30. Democrats expressed anger over the bill,
The Latest: Schumer backs GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer relented Thursday rather than risk a government shutdown, announcing he’s ready to start the process of considering a Republican-led government funding bill that has fiercely divided Democrats.
Chuck Schumer will vote for GOP funding bill, reducing shutdown odds | The Excerpt
Plus: A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds most Americans believe President Donald Trump is being too “erratic” on the economy. It's all on The Excerpt.
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