Dustin Kopp

On Day 40 of the shutdown, eight Democrats joined Republicans in advancing a government funding measure, after 14 previous votes fell short.

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The Senate advanced a funding bill with the backing of eight Democrats, a crucial step toward ending the longest government shutdown.