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Here Are the Senate Democrats Who Helped Republicans Avert a Shutdown

Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada were among the first Democrats to publicly back the Republican funding bill, arguing that a shutdown would only strengthen Trump’s hand. They were joined by six more Democrats—Dick Durbin of Illinois,

ABC News on MSN · 8h

With Democrats' help, Senate votes to avert a government shutdown

The Senate passed a House-approved government funding bill that averts a government shutdown that was set to be triggered at the end of the day Friday.

UPI on MSN · 7h

Senate averts shutdown by passing federal funding ahead of midnight deadline

The U.S. Senate on Friday night averted a looming midnight shutdown of federal government by passing a funding bill after approving a key procedural vote with the support of enough Democrats.

Senate, Fentanyl and Act

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Senate passes HALT Fentanyl Act to permanently classify all fentanyl-related drugs as Schedule I substances

The Senate passed the HALT Fentanyl Act Friday aimed at closing loopholes exploited by drug traffickers. The bill gained approval from 84 senators, while 16 voted against it.

The New York Times · 12h

Senate Passes Bill to Make Penalties Permanent for Fentanyl-Related Drugs

The measure, which passed with bipartisan support and minor changes, now heads back to the House. It is just the second legislative victory for the new Republican-controlled Congress.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 12h

Senate passes HALT Fentanyl Act to crack down on drug epidemic

Senate Republicans handed President Donald Trump a victory in the administration’s fight against the fentanyl epidemic with the passage of legislation that imposes steep penalties on smugglers caught moving fentanyl analogs into or throughout the United States.

Senate Clears the Way to Avert Shutdown After Schumer Relents

An afternoon vote was expected to clear the way for a Republican-written bill to keep government funding flowing past ...

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Senate unanimously approves fix to prevent $1B cuts for District of Columbia, sending bill to House

The Senate has swiftly approved legislation that would allow the District of Columbia to keep its budget intact.

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U.S. Senate passes continuing resolution with Klobuchar and Smith opposing

The bill’s path to approval caused upheaval in the Democratic ranks and put Senate Democrats in a tough spot.

Trump Administration Withdraws Nomination of David Weldon for CDC Director

The White House has withdrawn the nomination of David Weldon, a former Florida congressman, to lead the Centers for Disease ...

White House withdraws CDC nominee hours before Senate hearing

The White House has withdrawn its candidate to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just hours before he was set to testify before a Senate committee. President Donald Trump's ...

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