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After 40 Days, US Senate Votes to End Historic Government Shutdown, Bill Heads to House

Rogers BillNov 11, 2025November 11, 20250

The U.S. Senate has voted to end the longest government shutdown in history after 40 days, and to prepare for the resumption of government operations.

Senate passes $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after rare all-night session

YoopyaFeb 13, 2024February 13, 20240

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate early Tuesday passed a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, pushing ahead after months of difficult negotiations

‘ISIS! 9/11!’ NSA reform bill killed in US Senate over terror fears

YoopyaNov 19, 2014July 12, 20230

The US Senate failed to get the 60 votes needed to break a filibuster and move forward with the USA Freedom Act, which would have