Government shutdown live updates as Senate votes on key funding bill as more Democrats back deal

A deal was reached among Democrats in the Senate ahead of the vote, a source familiar with the deal told CBS News.

Senate may have a tentative deal to end government shutdown — but it’s not over yet

A group of moderate Democrats has a tentative deal to reopen the government if Republicans promise to hold a vote on expiring ...

Senate leader eyes potential shutdown deal, but there’s no guarantee it will succeed

WASHINGTON — As the U.S. Senate held a rare Sunday session, the Republican leader said a potential deal was “coming together” ...

Senate has enough Democratic votes to reopen government after 40-day shutdown

Senate Democrats emerged from a two-and-a-half-hour caucus meeting Sunday night announcing there will be enough votes in the Senate to reopen the federal government after a grueling 40-day ...
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Senators are meeting for a rare Sunday session to resolve the government shutdown: 'The deal is coming together'

Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters that lawmakers planned to hold a test vote on Sunday evening.

Democratic Defectors Relent on Shutdown, Backing Bill to Reopen

A small but critical group of Democrats were said to support legislation to fund the government, providing the votes to eventually end the shutdown.