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Senate passes short-term spending bill with help from Democrats to avoid shutdown

By Susan Ferrechio
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Senate passes short-term spending bill with help from Democrats to avoid shutdown

The Senate on Thursday passed a short-term government funding bill for President Trump’s signature, ending yet another threat of a government shutdown and leaving Congress with a new January deadline to come up with a major spending deal.

Democrats were needed to pass the bill in the Senate, where 60 votes are required on most legislation. The bill passed 66-32, and President Trump has until the end of Friday to sign it into law to avoid a partial government shutdown.

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