Senate Works on Funding Deal as US Enters Partial Government Shutdown

Government Funding Bill Passed by US House of Representatives

Recent developments in the US government funding bill have led to a partial shutdown and ongoing discussions among Senate leaders.

Background

• The US House of Representatives passed a $1.2 trillion government funding bill with more support from Democrats than Republicans.
• The federal government entered a partial shutdown after Congress failed to pass legislation in time to keep departments and agencies open.
• The shutdown is expected to be brief with little impact, according to a report by NBC News.

Current Situation

The partial shutdown coincides with Senate leaders announcing a deal to vote on a funding package. On Friday, the House of Representatives approved a spending bill funding various departments, including State, Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services, and Homeland Security.

However, due to demands for amendments, the Senate was unable to reach an agreement for a speedy vote before the midnight deadline to fund these departments.