The government shutdown is getting closer and closer!
Late hours, lengthy discussions, and a vote with a 60 to 40 majority, eight Democrats joined Republicans to support the measure approved by the House of Representatives, which did not receive enough support in 14 previous votes.
Republican leaders in the Senate are moving to amend the legislation as part of a deal to end the shutdown, along with extending the temporary funding measure to keep the government funded until January 2026.
This vote marks the beginning of a long series of procedural votes in the Senate, as any member can slow dow
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