Senate votes on funding bill to prevent shutdown

The Senate is set to vote on a funding bill to prevent a government shutdown. The House passed the bill, but Senate Democrats may oppose it, differing from past situations where they supported funding measures. A shutdown would begin if the bill fails by midnight. If a shutdown occurs, many federal services would halt. Essential workers, like military personnel, would continue working without pay. Programs like SNAP and WIC could face funding issues, while Social Security and Medicare benefits would remain unaffected. Air travel and passport services would likely continue, but new hiring and training would stop. National parks may remain open with limited staff, while the Coast Guard would maintain emergency functions.