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US Senate to vote on bill that would end federal shutdown
The U.S. Senate on Sunday moved toward a vote on reopening the federal government amid optimism that an end to the historic shutdown, now in its 40th day, is within reach. Senators expect a Sunday night vote on advancing a House-passed bill that will be amended to combine the short-term funding measure,

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Senate to vote on bill to end longest ever US gov't shutdown
Senate could take test vote on new spending bill as early as Sunday afternoon
Government shutdown nears end after Senate advances procedural vote
The Senate advanced a procedural vote Sunday night aimed at ending the 40-day government shutdown, following a compromise backed by a small group of moderate Democrats.

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Senate reaches deal to extend government funding in major sign shutdown is poised to end
Several Democrats side with Republicans to pass deal aimed at ending US government shutdown
Lawmakers reach deal to end government shutdown: Live updates
But a test vote on Sunday marked arguably the most significant turning point in a monthlong political crisis that has left millions of Americans unable to travel, afford food, or send their kids to p...

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Senate breaks Democratic filibuster in key vote toward reopening the government
Deal to End Government Shutdown Reportedly ‘Within Reach’

Senate advances funding measure with backing of 8 Democrats, moving a step closer to ending shutdown

On Day 40 of the shutdown, eight Democrats joined Republicans in advancing a government funding measure, after 14 previous votes fell short.

Senate takes the first step toward ending the government shutdown, advancing a funding bill after weeks of gridlock

The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who wanted to continue the fight.

Warren, Markey vote ‘no’ on Senate bill, citing lack of health care provision

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey issued statements criticizing the agreement which does not guarantee the Affordable Care Act subsidies will be extended, as Democrats have demanded for almost six weeks.

Senate Democrats block GOP-led bill to pay federal workers as shutdown stalemate deepens

The Senate on Friday failed to pass a bill to pay federal workers forced to work without pay during the government shutdown, with Democrats refusing to yield to GOP attempts to fund any parts of the federal government without major concessions for their party.

Talks to End US Shutdown Look Promising, Senate Majority Leader Says

By Richard Cowan and Susan Heavey WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Bipartisan talks in the U.S. Senate to end the federal shutdown have taken a positive turn, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said on Saturday,
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