Senate votes to advance GOP funding bill, clearing the way to avert a government shutdown
- The Senate voted to advance the House-passed continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown by keeping spending levels until October 1, 2025, with a vote of 62-38, including support from 10 Democrats.
- Ten Democrats supported the GOP plan in a 62-38 vote, with notable support from Chuck Schumer and John Fetterman.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer switched to support the stopgap bill, despite earlier opposition, in an effort to avoid a government shutdown.
- The funding bill includes a $6 billion defense boost and a near $10 billion increase for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, while discretionary spending decreases by $13 billion from the previous fiscal year.
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