Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada were among the first Democrats to publicly back the Republican funding bill, arguing that a shutdown would only strengthen Trump’s hand. Seven more Democrat joined them during the final vote: Sens.

The House passed a measure to keep the government funded, but the shutdown threat is still present because the bill may lack votes in the Senate.

Like any home or business, the federal government must pay its bills: Congress has little time to prevent a government shutdown.