Senate votes to avert government shutdown following immigration dispute

Published March 8, 2024 7:28pm ET



The Senate passed a $467 billion spending bill on Friday evening following an hourslong standoff with conservatives that raised the distinct possibility of a partial government shutdown.

The legislation hit a roadblock after Republicans demanded votes on about eight amendments, several of which were focused on immigration. But there were signs of trouble days earlier when those same senators signaled their opposition to billions in earmarks tacked on to the legislation.

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