Senate votes to end the shutdown, sends spending bill to the House

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The Senate passed legislation on Monday to fund federal government spending until Feb. 8, ending a rare government shutdown after just three days.

The Senate voted 81-18 to pass it and send it to the House, which is expected to pass it and get it to President Trump’s desk by Monday night.

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