The Senate failed to pass a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills Friday night, leading to a partial government shutdown beginning at 12:01 a.m. Saturday.
Republicans and Democrats were at odds over voting on proposed amendments in exchange for expediting a final budget vote. But later, Senate leaders announced that they already have an agreement to approve the bill in the next few hours. The impact of a short-term funding disruption is likely minimal, with federal offices closed over the weekend and many government services funded through previous legislation.