Senate avoids a government shutdown despite Democratic opposition — 94 posts — The True Story

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., faces a moment of turmoil after retreating from his initial vow to block a six-month government funding bill written by Republicans, a move that infuriated fellow Democrats in the House and liberal advocates — and raised questions about his effectiveness as party leader in the Senate.
NBC News
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Democrats Implore Schumer to Reverse Course as Vote on Funding Bill Nears
The Wall Street Journal
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Ten Senate Democrats joined Republicans Friday on a key procedural vote to advance a bill that would ultimately avert a government shutdown at midnight, despite intensifying pressure from across the Democratic Party to block the GOP’s funding measure.
CNN
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who has consistently opposed government shutdowns, signaled his support for the bill, increasing its chances of passage.
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