Senate Advances Government Funding Bill As Talks to Break Impasse Continue

The Senate votes to advance consideration of a House-passed bill to fund the government, while talks continue to reach a deal on border security funding and end the budget impasse. Following remarks from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Republican Senators Bob Corker and Jeff Flake explain to colleagues that the next vote will be on an agreed compromise between the White House and congressional leaders in both chambers. close