US government shutdown vote: Senate reaches deal to pass spending bill, says Chuck Schumer
Democrats have reached a deal with Republicans to end the government shutdown, concluding a three-day halt in federal funding that was partially seen as a blow to President “After several discussions, offers and counteroffers, the Republican leader and I have come to an arrangement,” said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. “We will vote today to reopen the government to continue negotiating a global agreement.” The Senate later voted 81-18 to approve a short-term spending bill to fund the government for another three weeks. The measure ...
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