The 55 to 45 vote in the Senate on the bill to extend federal funding for weeks did not meet the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster and adopt the legislation. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer accused Republicans of avoiding negotiations. With the House of Representatives on recess, the prospects for a quick agreement are limited, and essential staff will work without pay until the budget is approved.
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