The late-night legislative package saved the U.S. Senate from a partial government shutdown.

The late-night legislative package saved the U.S. Senate from a partial government shutdown.

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</p> <p>The U.S. Senate avoids a partial government shutdown by passing a legislative package late at night – CBS News.

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The United States Senate successfully approved a last-minute set of laws to prevent a partial shutdown of the government. The package, which amounted to $1.2 trillion, was passed by a vote of 74-24.

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