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Democrats blink as Schumer helps GOP clear key shutdown hurdle
Fox News • • nation
Key Points:
- Senate Republicans, along with bipartisan support, advanced a procedural step to extend government funding through early December, aiming to prevent a shutdown ahead of the November midterm elections.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune emphasized the need for early action to provide certainty and avoid the disruptions caused by previous shutdowns, which have occurred multiple times in recent years.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer endorsed the continuing resolution, calling it a responsible measure to maintain government operations and allow ongoing bipartisan budget negotiations.
- The Senate plans to focus on passing the funding extension alongside other key legislative items, including nominee confirmations, a Russia sanctions package, and a crypto market structure bill.
- Republican leadership hopes to send the continuing resolution to the House before lawmakers leave Washington for the midterm election recess.
