Bill to avert shutdown passes 54-46 but furious progressives accuse yes-vote senators of acquiescing to TrumpUS politics live – latest updatesThe Senate on Friday approved a Republican bill to fund federal agencies through September, averting a government shutdown hours before the midnight deadlin e after Democrats relented.The bill passed the Senate in a 54-46 vote, overcoming steep Democratic opposition. It next goes to Donald Trump to be signed into law. Continue reading... ...read more read less