Senate to vote on ending government shutdown

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Is the government still shut down? Senate vote today to reopen, 14th vote; what's next?
Republicans had hoped the increased pressure from Election Day in New Jersey, Virginia and the New York City mayoral elections would have swayed Democrats; Democrats, however, have refuted that notio...

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Some senators predict the government shutdown could end this week
U.S. Senate convenes on 34th day of shutdown with no vote taken
Government Shutdown Could Become Longest Ever As Trump Says He 'Won't Be Extorted' By Democrats
President Donald Trump says he “won’t be extorted” by Democrats to reopen the government, making clear that he has no plans to negotiate as the government shutdown will soon enter its sixth week.

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Government shutdown updates: Judge lays out path for SNAP benefits
Live updates: Senate to vote on ending government shutdown; Election Day latest, Dick Cheney dies
Thune: Votes ‘aren’t there’ to eliminate filibuster, despite Trump push
Thune, however, pushed back on that dire prediction Tuesday, arguing that the 35-day government shutdown will be a faded memory by next year’s election and that Republicans can run on the accomplishme...

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Live updates: Thune ‘optimistic’ about shutdown deal; Senate to vote 14th time on funding bill
US government shutdown ties record, as congressional inaction takes toll
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