Senate passes bill to avert government shutdown before leaving for August recess

The Senate passed legislation to avert a government shutdown on Saturday.Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and the Senate Democratic leadership allowed the bill to move forward.
The bill keeps the government funded through December 11.
The Senate has adjourned and will return in September. 

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