Democrats search for ways to save face in shutdown fight

Published March 13, 2025 1:58pm ET



Senate Democrats are hoping for some small wins against Republicans as the chamber considers House GOP’s stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown.

The House of Representatives approved a continuing resolution on Tuesday to fund the government through the end of September at current levels, with $8 billion more in defense spending and $13 billion in non-defense spending cuts. All but one Republican supported it, and all but one Democrat opposed it. With the House in recess until March 24, the fate of the government shutting down on Friday is up to the Senate.

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