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There’s a good chance snow will be cleared in D.C. by Thursday’s markup—but a “99%” chance the bill won’t receive any Democratic support, one Senate source said.
The U.S. Senate voted Friday afternoon to pass an amended minibus appropriations bill that will temporarily fund major government agencies. The bill now returns to the House of Representatives.
Senate leaders have a bipartisan funding deal in hand but it remains to be seen whether they will avert a costly government shutdown as the clock ticks down toward Friday’s midnight deadline.
On Thursday, the Alabama Senate passed SB-9, a bill which aims to ban vapes in all indoor public spaces in the state.
The Senate Thursday evening struck a deal with the White House to fund the federal government. The plan, which came... Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said he will lift his vote and for the appropriations package after holding it hostage for almost a day over some of his grievances.
Senators in the Agriculture Committee advanced crypto market structure legislation in a partisan vote on Thursday. Democrats said they couldn’t support a bill that allowed President Donald Trump to continue profiting off crypto.
Virginia Senate votes to amend Virginia Beach charter in favor of 10-1 votes
The Senate Thursday evening struck a deal with the White House to avert a government shutdown. It will vote on... The White House and Senate Democrats have struck a deal. The Senate is expected to vote on it tonight.