Partial Government Shutdown Likely

The Senate is unlikely to reach an agreement to vote on the $1.2 trillion funding package before the midnight deadline, triggering a lapse in appropriations for 70% of the government, Punchbowl News reports.

The GOP is demanding votes on amendments related to immigration and other contentious topics. Democratic leaders are worried these could pass, meaning the House would need to return to vote on the amended funding bill.

Without a time agreement, the next vote would occur one hour after the Senate convenes Sunday.