Here Are the Senate Democrats Who Helped Republicans Avert a Shutdown
Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada were among the first Democrats to publicly back the Republican funding bill, arguing that a shutdown would only strengthen Trump’s hand. They were joined by six more Democrats—Dick Durbin of Illinois,
Senate averts shutdown, but vote leaves Democrats bitterly divided
The Senate on Friday averted a federal government shutdown full of political and practical unknowns. But the decision to back the GOP funding bill has left a party still reeling from Donald Trump’s 2024 win even more rudderless and divided.
With Democrats' help, Senate votes to avert a government shutdown
The Senate passed a House-approved government funding bill that averts a government shutdown that was set to be triggered at the end of the day Friday.
Senate Passes Bill Averting Shutdown, After Critical Boost From Democrats
WASHINGTON—A group of Democrats led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer helped Republicans advance a bill Friday to fund the government through September, averting a shutdown but leaving Democrats despondent and deeply divided over how to resist President Trump’s aggressive agenda.
Senate Passes GOP Bill Averting Shutdown With Democratic Support
The plan would avert a government shutdown but give Donald Trump and Elon Musk more power over spending, sparking fierce backlash among Democrats.
Government shutdown averted as Democrats help Senate approve GOP spending bill
Democrats were stuck between two choices they despised: Vote for a funding bill that reflects Republican spending priorities and will give Trump and his allies more leeway to dismantle the federal government, or shut the government down by denying their vote and risk facing political backlash and blame.
Senate labors to prevent a government shutdown as Democrats divide before the midnight deadline
The Senate is nearing a key test vote as lawmakers work to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare.
Senate Democrats say they'll oppose GOP funding bill as government shutdown deadline looms
N.Y., and other Senate Democrats said they will oppose the six-month GOP government spending bill and want a one-month CR instead.
Government shutdown averted as Democrats help Senate advance GOP spending bill
One crisis looks to be avoided as a midnight deadline looms to keep the government funded amid economic uncertainty and a brewing trade war.
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 Democrats oppose spending bill as possible government shutdown nears. What to know
Several Senate Democrats have said they will not vote in favor of the current spending bill, raising the chances of a possible government shutdown.
Democrats erupt after Senate leader caves to GOP in funding fight
After the top Democrat in the Senate said he would vote to advance the GOP-led funding bill, other party members erupted over ...
House Dem Leader Jeffries on Senate Democrats Considering Vote For GOP Budget Plan: "Next Question"
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries sidestepped SEVERAL questions about the apparent resignation of Senate Democratic ...
House Democratic leader Jeffries pushes back on divisions with Senate Democrats
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries tussled with reporters Friday, pushing back against the notion that the Democratic ...
Dr. Oz bats back Democratic attempts to paint him as a 'snake oil' salesman in Senate hearing
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, was slammed for promoting 'snake ...