After meeting with his conference, the Senate minority leader said "Republicans do not have the votes" to advance the House-approved measure, which requires 60 to pass.

"While Senate Republicans are working hard to prevent a government shutdown, it will ultimately be up to Senate Democrats to decide whether or not they turn out the lights on the federal government," Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota said on X.

House Republicans passed a critical test of their unity on legislation to avoid a partial government shutdown, teeing up a final vote for a measure that keeps federal agencies funded through September.