Senate works to avert partial government shutdown ahead of midnight deadline
The Senate finds itself in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare.
Government shutdown blame game: Why Schumer, Senate Democrats are in a pickle
Republicans control the Senate 53-47 but need Democratic help to get the spending bill across the finish line. Eight Democrats would have to join with their GOP colleagues to overcome the filibuster's 60-vote threshold, as Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky has already said he'll vote against it.
Senate Dems' riskier scenario ahead of possible government shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has signaled his party is prepared to let the government shut down.Why it matters: Even if it's a bargaining tactic, Schumer and Democrats have put Congress closer to an outcome he's repeatedly warned against.
Senate Democrats refuse to go along with GOP spending plan, as shutdown deadline nears
A day before a shutdown deadline, Senate Democrats are mounting a last-ditch protest over a Republican-led spending bill that already passed the House.
Schumer to vote for GOP measure to avert government shutdown
The Senate plans to take up a House-passed bill to fund the government through September beginning on Friday, which needs the support of Democrats to move forward.
Live updates: Schumer says he will vote to move forward with GOP funding bill to avert shutdown
Schumer (D-New York) said Thursday evening he intends to vote to advance the GOP funding bill the House passed earlier this week, lowering the odds of a federal government shutdown this weekend. “While [Republicans’] bill is very bad,
Chuck Schumer says he won't block Republican funding bill amid Democratic divisions over shutdown strategy
Schumer relented one day after he vowed Senate Democrats would thwart the "partisan" measure, saying the "chaos" of a government shutdown would be a worse option.
Thune ‘open’ to giving Dems amendment vote to help keep government open
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Thursday that Republicans are open to giving Democrats an amendment vote on a ...
Senate Democrats eye plan to allow vote on GOP funding bill, avoid shutdown
The Senate plans to take up a House-passed bill to fund the government through September beginning on Friday, which needs the ...
Senate Democrats contemplate ‘two horrible choices’ in government shutdown fight
They can either vote to support a House GOP stopgap measure they’ve been criticizing, or the federal government will shut ...
Democrats speak out against funding bill ahead of Senate vote
All eyes are on the Senate as time runs out to pass a funding bill and keep the government open. “Democrats need to decide ...
John Kennedy is trying to get Trump to get serious about the debt limit
The Louisiana senator has been tapped to consult with the president on a strategy for avoiding a federal default.
Thune touts Washington Examiner report on Senate floor for Democratic filibusters
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) cited Washington Examiner reporting in his criticism Monday from the chamber floor ...
Senate Democrats struggle with funding dilemma as shutdown deadline looms
Senate Democrats are staring down a major dilemma as they agonize over how to handle the GOP’s stopgap spending bill in the ...
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Video: John Thune Takes Victory Lap Of GOP’s ‘Accomplishments’ Since Trump Took Office
John Thune Takes Victory Lap Of GOP’s ‘Accomplishments’ Since Trump Took Office During remarks on the Senate floor Thursday, ...