Senate Democrats failed to block a GOP spending bill on Friday, all but guaranteeing President Donald Trump a victory in a days-long shutdown fight.
The U.S. Senate narrowly voted 62-38 to advance the six-month government funding bill, clearing the way for a final vote later Friday to prevent a shutdown at midnight, when current spending legislation expires.
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