Senate Democrats are in a politically precarious position after the House passed a stopgap bill to avoid a government shutdown.

House Republicans passed a bill to fund the government through the end of September 2025. The measure now heads to the Senate, where Democrats face a "stark" choice.

Approximately 212 House Democrats voted against a House GOP-backed government funding bill Tuesday afternoon to fund the government through the

House Republicans passed a critical test of their unity on legislation to avoid a partial government shutdown, teeing up a final vote for a measure that keeps federal agencies funded through September