WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-run Senate has approved legislation aimed at preventing a Tuesday federal shutdown.

Friday's vote was 54-44.

But it remains unclear whether the Senate and the Republican-run House will be able to complete a compromise bill in time to get it to President Barack Obama for his signature before the government has to close.

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