Senate Passes GOP Funding Bill 54-46, Averts Shutdown with Schumer’s Backing


The Senate passed a six-month GOP funding bill 54-46 on Friday, with two Democrats joining most Republicans to avert a government shutdown just hours before the midnight deadline, sending it to President Trump for signing after overcoming a Democratic filibuster with a 62-38 procedural vote, following Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s surprising support despite initial opposition.



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