Senate, federal shutdown and continuing resolution
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We are speaking with the Democrats and some very good things could happen, with respect to healthcare,” Trump said.
Senate Democrats voted for the fourth time Friday to defeat a House-passed bill that would fund the government through Nov. 21 and end the three-day government shutdown that has left tens of
The Senate failed to advance funding bills to end the government shutdown for the sixth time on Wednesday, continuing the stalemate as Democrats and Republicans traded blame for the impasse.
The Senate failed for a seventh time Thursday to pass dueling short-term spending bills to reopen the government, the latest indicator that lawmakers are no closer to a deal on healthcare demands from Democrats.
The Senate on Thursday voted for a seventh time to block a House-passed bill to reopen the federal government, as only three members of the Democratic caucus joined Republicans in voting to
The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday to take up a stopgap funding bill to keep the federal government operating through Dec. 11, paving the way for final passage that would avoid a government shutdown next week.