A handful of senate democrats joined with republicans to advance the bill after what's become a deepening disruption of federal programs and services. By a vote of 60 to 40, the u.s On day 40 of the shutdown, eight democrats joined republicans in advancing a government funding measure, after 14 previous votes fell short.
Stefania Ferrario
Gop leaders are trying to push a funding bill as quickly as possible after the senate took a key step last night toward reopening the government
Senate on sunday night voted to advance a proposal that, if passed by congress, would fund the federal government through january, marking an important step toward ending the nation's.
