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No deal on spending, Zika bill — vote postponed

By Susan Ferrechio
Published September 19, 2016 7:31pm ET
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No deal on spending, Zika bill — vote postponed
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid said the two sides "have made progress" and that he is "encouraged at the headway" made toward a deal, but there is "still work to be done" before a deal is made. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner) | Graeme Jennings

The Senate has postponed until Tuesday a vote to advance a legislative deal on government spending and Zika funding after Democrats and Republicans failed to reach an agreement on Monday.

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid said Monday that Democrats have yet to agree to a deal to fund the government and provide money to fight the Zika virus.

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