US Senate Leader Announces Vote to Avoid Shutdown - Breaking News. Senators missed the midnight deadline to approve the $1.2 trillion package.
Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said a series of votes expected soon would halt any action on government shutdowns. (HANDLE) . The leader of the US Senate announced that Democrats and Republicans have reached an agreement to hold votes within hours to finalize the 2024 federal budget and avoid a government shutdown. Reproduction reserved © Copyright ANSA.