Senate passes spending bill to prevent government shutdown

A spending bill to prevent a partial government shutdown passed a key Senate vote with support from ten Democrats, achieving a 62-38 result. This bill allows the government to continue operating through September. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer shifted his stance to avoid a shutdown, despite opposition from some party members. The House Democratic leadership criticized the bill, calling it a "blank check" for President Trump. The legislation cuts non-defense spending by $13 billion while increasing defense spending by $6 billion. It also affects the District of Columbia's budget, requiring significant cuts.