The Senate voted to advance a Republican-backed bill to fund the government, setting the measure on a glide-path to final passage ahead of a midnight funding deadline.

While Republicans control the Senate, they do not hold the 60 seats necessary to break a filibuster. The final vote was 62-38, as 10 Democrats joined Republicans in supporting the measure. Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul and all other Democrats opposed.

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    The following Democrats [and one independent] voted to advance the Republican continuing resolution, which was backed by President Donald Trump:

    • Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer
    • Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania
    • Senator Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada
    • Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii
    • Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois
    • Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York
    • Senator Gary Peters of Michigan
    • Senator Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire
    • Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire
    • Senator Angus King of Maine, an independent who frequently caucuses with Democrats

    https://www.newsweek.com/full-list-democrats-voted-trump-gop-spending-bill-2045209 (archived)