As the clock ticked, Senate Democrats were in an uncomfortable position. They were forced to choose between a GOP bill that ...

Nine other members of the Democratic Caucus joined Chuck Schumer in voting to advance the Republican funding proposal.

Just hours before a shutdown was set to start, Congress passed a bill to keep the government funded for the next six months. Republicans averted the shutdown with the help of a key Democrat.

Trump spending bill passes to avert government shutdown as Democrats reel after Schumer U-turn: Live updates - Democrats ...

While Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King voted for the spending measure to avoid a shutdown, it eliminates millions of ...