The bill was passed just hours before a midnight deadline to avoid a lapse in funding, which would have shut down the ...

The vote was 62-38. Democrats were confronted two painful options: allowing passage of a bill they believe gives President ...

avoiding a government shutdown only hours before funding was due to lapse. President Trump is expected to sign the bill into law. The final vote was 54-46. Two members of the Democratic caucus ...

“We’re trying to encourage Democratic leaders to vote no on cloture and vote no on the bill,” Margaret Waters, who stood next ...

allowing passage of a bill they believe gives President Donald Trump vast discretion on spending decisions or voting no and letting funding lapse. All told, 10 Democrats voted to break the party ...

Ten Democrats joined with Republicans to clear the 60-vote threshold needed to advance the measure. The vote was 62-38.

Democrats and Republicans in the Senate are laying the groundwork for a government shutdown standoff as the clock ticks down.

allowing passage of a bill they believe gives President Donald Trump vast discretion on spending decisions or voting no and letting a funding lapse ensue. Related Articles National Politics | Musk ...