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Top US Senate Democrat Schumer signals party support for spending bill to avert government shutdown


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Published in Politics and Government on Friday, March 14th 2025 at 4:20 GMT by Reuters   Print publication without navigation

  • By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Top U.S. Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer on Thursday said he would vote to advance a Republican stopgap funding bill, signaling that his party would provide the votes to avert a government shutdown.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has indicated that Democrats are prepared to support a bipartisan spending bill to prevent a government shutdown as the deadline approaches on November 17, 2023. Schumer emphasized the need for a continuing resolution (CR) to keep government operations funded, highlighting the potential negative impacts of a shutdown on the economy and public services. He expressed optimism about reaching an agreement with Republicans, noting that both parties recognize the necessity of avoiding a shutdown. This comes amidst ongoing negotiations and the looming threat of a shutdown if Congress fails to pass necessary funding legislation.

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