Senate Democrats' Plan to Avoid Government Shutdown

Senate Democrats are planning to vote to keep the government open by supporting a House-passed continuing resolution, despite pressure from activists and liberal lawmakers. The Democrats are divided on strategy, with some wanting a more confrontational approach towards the GOP-written bill.

Senate Democrats' Debate on Funding Bill

Senate Democrats are in disagreement over how to proceed on the House-passed stopgap spending bill to avert a government shutdown. Some are inclined to help advance it while others are willing to risk a lapse in funding.

Senate Democrats' stance on government shutdown and stopgap spending bill

Senate Democrats are not willing to allow a government shutdown and are considering voting for a GOP-crafted six-month stopgap spending bill to keep the government open. There is internal debate among Democrats about the best strategy to avoid a shutdown.