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Senate to vote on GOP measure to avert shutdown as Democrats fume

The Senate is expected to begin voting Friday afternoon on a Republican-led stopgap measure to keep the government funded ahead of a midnight deadline.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1h

Senate works to prevent a government shutdown as Democrats divide ahead of the midnight deadline

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer abruptly switched course and made clear on the eve of voting that he will not allow a government shutdown.

Deseret News on MSN · 19h

Senate Democrats to provide votes for Trump-backed resolution to avoid government shutdown

Chuck Schumer, the top Democrat in the Senate, said he would vote to end the filibuster, indicating sufficient support among other party members to allow vote on Republican bill.

Schumer, Shutdown

The New York Times · 2h

Young Democrats’ Anger Boils Over as Schumer Retreats on Shutdown

A generational divide, seen in newer lawmakers’ impatience with bipartisanship and for colleagues who don’t understand new media, has emerged as one of the deepest rifts within the party.

Politico · 9h

Schumer stops a shutdown

Chuck Schumer has given Senate Democrats an out — drastically lowering the chances of a government shutdown Saturday.

Bloomberg on MSN · 10h

Schumer Retreats on Shutdown Threat, Enhancing Bill’s Prospects

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer had two choices as the clock ticked down to the government funding deadline: drop his threat to block the Republican bill or force a disruptive March 15 shutdown.

1hon MSN

Government Shutdown: Trump Tells Schumer ‘Congratulations’ For Letting GOP Spending Bill Pass

Schumer's commitment comes a day after the top Senate Democrat said “Republicans do not have the votes in the Senate.” ...

2hon MSN

Democrats' Disastrous Defeat Over Government Shutdown Explained

This move marks a significant concession from Schumer, who reversed his stance just one day after promising that Democrats would block the GOP measure. As a result, the bill is now poised to secure ...

1don MSN

Schumer says Democrats will block GOP funding bill, heightening shutdown alert

Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday that Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to pass the House-approved deal ...

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Nancy Pelosi urges senators to oppose key spending bill, risking shutdown

House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and several key Democrats are urging Senate Democrats to risk a government shutdown by opposing a must-pass spending bill being considered on the Senate floor today.