Senate Democrats struggle to gather votes for funding bill

Senate Democrats are struggling to gather enough votes to support a Republican bill aimed at preventing a government shutdown. The House passed the bill, but Senate Democrats need at least six of their members to join all Republicans to reach the required 60 votes. Some Democrats are undecided, while others express concerns about the bill's implications for government spending. The deadline to pass the bill is approaching, with the current funding set to expire on Friday. Republicans are prepared to blame Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer if the bill fails. The House bill maintains current spending levels but includes cuts to nondefense spending and increases for defense.