Senate votes to reopen gov't, avoid default

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has voted to avoid a financial default and reopen the government after a 16-day partial shutdown.

The vote was 81-18 Wednesday night. The measure now heads to the House, which is expected to back the bill before day’s end.

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