Senate works to avert partial government shutdown ahead of midnight deadline

Ocasio-Cortez Lashes Out at Schumer Over His Support for G.O.P. Measure

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized Senator Chuck Schumer for siding with Republicans on a plan to avert a government shutdown. Her tough language drew talk of a primary challenge.

Senate Dems join with Republicans to advance government funding bill as shutdown looms

A handful of Senate Democrats joined with Republicans to advance a stopgap government funding bill – hours before a partial shutdown of federal agencies was set to take effect Friday at midnight.

If she pulls a Schumer there has to be repercussions. Klobuchar: Farmers would be hit hard by shutdown

Rosen, Cortez Masto diverge on shutdown vote

U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are diverging on whether to vote in favor of a continuing resolution that would fund the federal government and avoid a partial shutdown

Senate to vote on GOP measure to avert government shutdown as Democrats fume over choice

The Senate is expected to begin voting Friday afternoon on a Republican-led stopgap measure to keep the government funded ahead of a midnight deadline.

Senators Klobuchar, Smith announce decision on GOP government funding bill

At least eight Democrats will need to join with Republicans to get the bill to a 60-vote threshold and advance it.