Senate plans vote to avert government shutdown

Published September 29, 2021 3:30pm ET



The Senate will vote as early as Wednesday on legislation to extend government funding beyond a Sept. 30 deadline, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced.

The New York Democrat plans to bring up the legislation in time for the House to clear it for President Joe Biden’s signature.

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