The U.S. Senate has now taken the first step toward ending the federal government shutdown.
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US Senate advances bill to end federal shutdown
If the Senate eventually passes the amended measure, it still must be approved by the House of Representatives and sent to President Donald Trump for his signature.
A bloc of Democrats helps Republicans advance spending measure but more steps remain before federal operations can resume
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The Senate voted late Sunday evening on a compromise that could reopen the government following the longest shutdown in history.
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