The Senate overwhelmingly passed bipartisan legislation Saturday to avoid a disruptive US government shutdown, sending the bill to President Joe Biden for his expected signature just hours before a midnight deadline.

The bill passed on an 88-9 vote.

“After trying to take our government hostage, MAGA Republicans won nothing,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said after the vote.

The legislation will keep the US government open through Nov. 17 and include $16 billion in disaster relief funding but not aid for Ukraine. Lawmakers in both parties who support the Ukraine funding said that would be handled separately.

The House passed the legislation earlier Saturday, overcoming objections from Republican hardliners.

Author: Erik Wasson and Steven T. Dennis