Why Reed voted against the government spending bill
Congress passed a spending bill, preventing a government shutdown. But local lawmakers had differing opinions on the measure.
Spending bill to avert shutdown successfully beats filibuster with hours until deadline
The Senate voted on a key procedural motion regarding the House-passed stopgap spending bill on Friday. If a measure is not ...
House GOP passes spending bill, sending plan to avert government shutdown to Senate
The bill puts significant pressure on Democrats in the Senate, whose votes will be needed in order to avoid a shutdown. The ...
Congressman Cuellar reacts to spending bill
Congressman Henry Cuellar says he was willing to work in a bipartisan way to avoid the government shutdown, stating, “I voted ...
More outcry over Sen. Chuck Schumer's vote for Republican spending bill
In talk show appearances, House Democrats said the minority party needed a different approach to challenge President Donald ...
A government shutdown now seems unlikely. That's giving the stock market a much-needed boost.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to support a GOP spending bill, signaling the government will avoid a shutdown. Stocks surged Friday morning.