Trump signs bill to prevent government shutdown

nytimes.com

President Trump signed a government funding bill on Saturday, just hours before a midnight deadline. This bill prevents a government shutdown and funds operations through September 30. The Senate passed the bill after a week of negotiations, with a mostly party-line vote. Only one Republican and one Democrat voted against it. Senate Democrats, including leader Chuck Schumer, provided crucial support to overcome a filibuster. The final vote was 54 to 46, allowing the bill to reach the President for signing.


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