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Swing-state Democrats oppose GOP budget despite Senate leadership approval

Many Senate Democrats in states that voted for President Donald Trump plan to vote against the Republican-led government funding bill, even after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said at least eight Democrats would support the measure.

NBC News on MSN · 1d

Senate Democrats say they will reject GOP's funding bill as shutdown draws near

After meeting with his conference, the Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said "Republicans do not have the votes" to advance the House-approved measure.

U.S. News & World Report · 4h

US Senate Poised to Pass Republican Stopgap Spending Bill, Avert Shutdown

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives earlier this week passed the measure, which largely leaves spending steady at about $6.75 trillion in the fiscal year that ends September 30. Democrats expressed anger over the bill,

Senate, government shutdown

Pioneer Press · 57m

Senate works to avert partial government shutdown ahead of midnight deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate finds itself on Friday in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare as Democrats confront two painful options: 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.

AOL · 1h

US Senate poised to pass Republican stopgap spending bill, avert shutdown

The U.S. Senate on Friday was poised to pass a stopgap spending bill and avert a partial government shutdown, after Democrats backed down in a standoff driven by anger over President Donald Trump's campaign to slash the federal workforce.

USA TODAY on MSN · 17h

Government shutdown blame game: Why Schumer, Senate Democrats are in a pickle

WASHINGTON – It's a bad week to be a Senate Democrat.

The Nation on MSN5h

When Will the Senate Democrats Ever Learn?

Leader Chuck Schumer has thrown up his hands and said he will oppose a GOP-triggered government shutdown. That means he’s ...

4hon MSN

Whole Hog Politics: Your way-too-early Senate race ratings

Tariffs tax approval; Dems jockey for 2028 position; Elon-gated; Biden hemmed in Harris; a wild commute As Senate Democrats agonize over whether to help Republicans avoid a government ...

Dr. Oz to Face Pointed Questions on Medicare and Medicaid Before Senate Panel

The Senate Finance Committee holds a confirmation hearing on Friday for Dr. Mehmet Oz, the TV celebrity who is nominated to ...

4hon MSN

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick lays out second round of Texas Senate priorities. Here's the list.

Ten of Patrick's 40 priorities have already passed out of the Senate, including three of the items on the new list released ...

17hon MSN

White House video rips Senate Dems with their own words for 'hypocrisy' over looming shutdown

WATCH: The White House published a highlight reel of Senate Democrats railing against potential government shutdowns as an ...

17h

North Dakota Senate Rejects Measure Asking Supreme Court to Revisit Gay Marriage

The resolution, which passed the North Dakota House, was part of a broader push by some conservatives to end the national ...

Axios on MSN20h

Stablecoin bill clears Senate committee

The Senate Banking Committee Thursday voted to send a stablecoin bill to the full chamber for debate. Why it matters: The ...

1don MSNOpinion

The House just gave Musk and Trump a blank check. The Senate should tear it up.

Republicans would rather let an unchecked billionaire and the president seize taxpayer funds intended for families and ...

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