Ten Democrats joined Republicans to surpass the 60-vote threshold, with the measure advancing by a 62-38 vote.
A spending bill to prevent a partial government shutdown narrowly advanced in the Senate, clearing a key procedural hurdle ahead of the midnight Friday deadline.
Nine Democrats and one independent joined Republicans to surpass the 60-vote threshold, with the measure advancing by a 62-38 vote.
Democrats faced a difficult choice: allow passage of a bill granting President Donald Trump broad discretion over spending decisions or vote against it and trigger a government shutdown.
