7 Republican Senators Join Democrats To Block Funding Package

Several Republican senators joined Democrats to block a six-bill funding package to avoid a partial government shutdown past Friday.

Previously, Senate Democrats vowed to “oppose a funding package that includes appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security.”

Another Government Shutdown On The Horizon?

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Sen. Ted Budd (NC) Sen. Ron Johnson (WI) Sen. Mike Lee (UT) Sen. Ashley Moody (FL) Sen. Rand Paul (KY) Sen. Rick Scott (FL) Sen. Tommy Tuberville (AL)

🔥🚨BREAKING: 7 Republicans voted with Democrats to NOT fund the government. They were identified as:

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY)
Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC)
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI)
Sen. Mike Lee