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The Senate this week is expected to vote on disapproval resolutions related to Trump's tariffs, in addition to votes related to the shutdown.
The government shutdown stretched into Day 24 on Friday as the Senate failed to advance a measure to pay some federal workers.
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Live updates: Senate’s 12th attempt to end shutdown fails; final NYC mayoral debate kicks off
The Senate again voted down the House-passed funding bill to reopen the federal government Wednesday. The 12th vote on the legislation failed 54-46. It followed a 22-hour speech from Sen. Jeff
The Senate passed a $2.3 billion spending package Thursday that pumps money into MassHealth, financial aid at public colleges and universities and free school meals, while holding the
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Senate rejects both GOP, Democrat bills that would pay some federal workers amid shutdown
The Senate voted down two different bills on Thursday that would help pay federal workers -- one backed by the GOP and one backed by the Democrats.
The Senate on Thursday afternoon is set to vote on the Shutdown Fairness Act — a bill introduced by Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) that would provide pay for service members and excepted workers as the
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Senate Democrats tread lightly on Maine primary as new poll shows Graham Platner leading Janet Mills
Despite recent controversies, Platner has a huge lead in a recent poll and is drawing big crowds, while the two-term governor Mills is counting on her experience and achievements.
The US federal government has been shut down for more than three weeks, with lawmakers no closer to a temporary funding deal.