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Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package in early morning vote, ending threat of partial shutdown - AP News — Susan M. Collins | ChamberLight
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The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan spending package, narrowly avoiding a partial government shutdown and securing funding through the fall. The bill reflects a compromise that faced significant opposition from House Republicans, sparking a leadership challenge against Speaker Mike Johnson.
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