WASHINGTON — The Senate passed a Republican-led spending bill Friday hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Donald Trump to be signed into law.

In the end, Democratic senators decided a government shutdown would be even worse than supporting a bill that they strongly opposed.{ai:summary}<p>The Senate approved a Republican spending bill just before a potential government shutdown, despite significant Democratic opposition. The bill is now headed to President Trump for his signature. #politics</p>

U.S. Senate passes government funding bill despite deep division among Democrats

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