A vote to end debate on the House-passed stopgap spending bill to avoid a government shutdown will take place on Friday afternoon ahead of the late night deadline.

Senate Democrats made it clear they will not be supporting a bill passed by House Republicans to avert a shutdown.

The Senate is finding itself in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare Friday. Democrats have only painful options: allow passage of a bill they believe gives President Donald Trump vast discretion on spending decisions,

Like any home or business, the federal government must pay its bills: Congress has little time to prevent a government shutdown.