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.

Government Shutdown Showdown Over Stopgap Spending Bill

Republicans and Democrats are in a government shutdown showdown over a stopgap spending bill. Republicans accuse Democrats of wanting a shutdown, while Democrats seek a 'clean' monthlong stopgap bill. Votes on the bill are expected soon.