Senate Democrats divided over funding bill to prevent shutdown

Senate Democrats are divided as they approach a deadline to avoid a government shutdown. A key test vote to break a filibuster on a Republican stopgap spending bill is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET today. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced his support for the bill, which requires 60 votes to pass. Eight Democrats need to join 52 Republicans to break the filibuster. If the vote fails, a shutdown will occur at midnight Saturday. The timing of the final vote on the bill remains uncertain. Some Democrats may seek amendments before voting, while others express frustration with Schumer's leadership. The Senate has been in session for ten weeks, increasing pressure to reach a resolution.