Senate breaks Dem filibuster, clearing way to end government shutdown

By Fox News —— Bio and Archives January 22, 2018

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The Senate on Monday voted 81-18 to break a Democratic filibuster on a stalled government spending bill, clearing the way for Congress to approve the stopgap measure and end the three-day government shutdown. Democrats effectively backed off their opposition, after being given assurances from majority Republicans. -- More...