Senate passes spending bill to avoid a government shutdown

The Senate voted 54 to 46 to approve a spending bill to fund the government through the end of September.

Mar 15, 2025 - 00:06
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Senate passes spending bill to avoid a government shutdown
A six-month spending bill advanced in the Senate after Democrats split on the bill. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Shumer, D-NY, announced Thursday that he would back the bill, creating an opportunity for others to follow and vote to avoid a shutdown, despite their own misgivings about the bill.

The Senate voted 54 to 46 to approve a spending bill to fund the government through the end of September.

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