Here Are the 10 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. Seven more Democrat joined them during the final vote: Sens.
Senate Dems join with Republicans to advance government funding bill as shutdown looms
A handful of Senate Democrats joined with Republicans to advance a stopgap government funding bill – hours before a partial shutdown of federal agencies was set to take effect Friday at midnight. The House-passed GOP plan to keep the government funded through September cleared the Senate’s filibuster in a 62-38 vote,
GOP wins shutdown showdown with Senate Democrats ending filibuster of spending bill
Enough Senate Democrats put their disdain for President Trump aside and voted Friday to end a filibuster of a Republican stopgap spending bill to stop a government shutdown at midnight.
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.
Michigan senators split on bill to avoid federal government shutdown
Some Senate Democrats, including Sen. Patty Murray of Washington state, have alternatively pushed for a four-week stopgap spending bill that would prevent a shutdown and keep the government funded while giving lawmakers time to negotiate a bipartisan agreement. Schumer said Republicans rejected the offer.
Senate Clears Key Vote to Avert Shutdown After 9 Democrats Break Ranks
Ten Democrats joined Republicans to surpass the 60-vote threshold, with the measure advancing by a 62-38 vote.
The Latest: Senate has just hours left to avoid a partial government shutdown
Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks to reporters after a Senate policy luncheon on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Washington. Credit: AP/Mark Schiefelbein
How senators are voting on a bill to avert a government shutdown
The Senate is voting to advance a measure Friday to extend federal funding levels through September and avert a government shutdown set to begin just after midnight. Senate Minority Leader Charles E.
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Trump praises Dem leader over shutdown vote: Live updates
WASHINGTON − President Donald Trump praised a longtime adversary, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, after the New York Democrat said he would vote in favor of a Republican bill to fund the government and avert a shutdown.
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State senators weigh impact of One-House Bill
The New York State Senate has passed its One-House Budget Resolution. Local state senators see both wins in the resolution, and work that still needs to be done.
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Calls Are Increasing for AOC to Primary Chuck Schumer in New York, but Will She?
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Dr. Oz to Face Pointed Questions on Medicare and Medicaid Before Senate Panel
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New York Senate Republicans ask Trump Admin to federally activate National Guard
Members of the Senate Republican Conference have sent a letter to the Trump admin to federally activate NY National Guard ...