Now it’s up to the Senate. The upper chamber has had fewer suspenseful votes this Congress as it has confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominees with simple majorities. But the proposal to avoid a government shutdown after Friday is a cold,

Senate Democrats are still not committing to helping Republicans pass a seven-month funding stopgap, edging the country closer to a government shutdown as they attempt to force a vote on a shorter funding patch.

Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire announced Wednesday that she will not run for another term, making her the third sitting Senate Democrat to opt for retirement rather than running in 2026.

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s decision not to seek a fourth term further complicates Democratic hopes of retaking the Senate majority next year.