Senate Votes to Avert Shutdown by Delaying Trump's Wall Fight
- Measure now goes to House, where leaders indicated support
- Current funding levels would be extended through Feb. 8
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The Senate took the first step to avert a partial U.S. government shutdown by passing a temporary spending bill that puts off a confrontation over President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall until February.
The bill, passed by voice vote Wednesday night, would keep government agencies open by extending current funding through Feb. 8. The House will now take up the measure, and leaders from both parties have signaled support.