Senate Democrats to provide votes for Trump-backed resolution to avoid government shutdown
Chuck Schumer, the top Democrat in the Senate, said he would vote to end the filibuster, indicating sufficient support among other party members to allow vote on Republican bill.
Top US Senate Democrat Schumer signals party support for spending bill to avert government shutdown
By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Top U.S. Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer on Thursday said he would vote to advance a Republican stopgap funding bill, signaling that his party would provide the votes to avert a government shutdown.
Senate Democrats tight-lipped after huddling over looming government shutdown
Senate Democrats remained tight-lipped on Thursday after huddling behind closed doors on the fast-approaching government funding deadline, as the prospects of a shutdown by the end of the day Friday remained uncertain.
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Schumer’s comments are a change in tune from Wednesday when he said that Democrats would not provide the votes needed to approve the House-passed stopgap funding measure. He argued that the Senate should instead vote on a “clean” bill that would maintain spending levels for 30 days to enable bipartisan negotiations.
US Senate Democrats to clear way for stopgap bill and avert shutdown
Top U.S. Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer on Thursday said he would vote to advance a stopgap funding bill, signaling that his party would provide the votes to avert a government shutdown.
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Senate Democrats say they will reject GOP's funding bill as shutdown draws near
After meeting with his conference, the Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said "Republicans do not have the votes" to advance the House-approved measure.
Senate pushes closer to shutdown after Democrats spurn funding bill
Senate Democrats say they are prepared to vote against the Republicans’ bill if lawmakers do not strike a deal by Friday night.
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