The Senate voted 54-46 and passed a six-month funding bill Friday, averting a government shutdown hours ahead of the midnight deadline.
Sen. Rand Paul was the lone GOP dissenter, while nearly all Democrats opposed the bill, except for Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, with Independent Sen. Angus King voting in favor. The bill required only 51 votes.
Earlier, 10 Senate Democrats, including Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, provided the necessary votes to clear a procedural hurdle, drawing condemnation from other party members.
The bill is now before President Donald Trump who is expected to sign it into law.
