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Government shutdown likely after Schumer says Senate Dems will block GOP funding bill

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warned that Republicans lack the votes in the upper chamber to pass their plan to avert a looming government shutdown on Friday at midnight.

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When will the Senate vote on the spending bill? Will it need Democratic support?

Though Republicans have a 53-seat majority in the upper chamber ... wrote on X, formerly Twitter, before the House vote. Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chair Patty Murray, D-Wash.,

The Washington Post · 3d

Senate pushes closer to shutdown after Democrats spurn funding bill

Senate Democrats say they are prepared to vote against the Republicans’ bill if lawmakers do not strike a deal by Friday night.

The Royal Gazette9d

Three independent senate appointments announced

A new senator was announced this afternoon for the Upper House among appointments made by Andrew Murdoch, the Governor.

Fired up, ready to go

“I sincerely look forward to working with all of you, and I look forward to your support, and I am ready to go,” stated Marks ...

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Dozens of House Democrats pen letters to Schumer urging him to reject CR

Dozens of House Democrats signed on to a pair of letters to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schuner (D-N.Y.) on Friday, urging him to oppose the House GOP’s government funding bill as the upper ...

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Republicans Win Shutdown Showdown, Leaving Democrats Indignant and Divided

The Senate voted to avoid a government shutdown less than nine hours before the deadline, leaving Democrats divided and pointing fingers.

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