Senate takes the first step toward ending the government shutdown, advancing a funding bill after weeks of gridlock.
Senate takes the first step toward ending the government shutdown, advancing a funding bill after weeks of gridlock
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The measure signals a major breakthrough but the deal still needs to get over more hurdles in Congress.
The measure still needs to be approved by the House and signed by US President Donald Trump.
The U.S. Senate on Sunday night voted to advance a proposal that, if passed by Congress, would fund the federal government…
Some Democrats join Republicans to vote to end the government shutdown, which enters its 41st day.
Breakthrough comes after some Democrats agreed to reopen government without a guaranteed extension of health subsidies.
Senators plan to vote on advancing House-passed stopgap funding bill, suggesting end to 40-day shutdown in reach
US Senate takes steps toward vote to end historic federal shutdown
