The Senate on Thursday passed a bill to avert a government shutdown ahead of a Friday night deadline, sending the legislation to President Biden's desk for a signature.
Conservatives are digging in, urging their GOP colleagues to stay in town to vote for proposals to defund President Biden's vaccine mandates as senators struggle to get a deal to quickly pass a bill to avert a government shutdown.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is looking to dial down the drama as he plots his party’s strategy for the upcoming Supreme Court fight.