The US media: The Senate is working hard to reach an agreement and is expected to pass an appropriations bill

On December 21st, according to NBC News, after the House of Representatives passed the emergency funding bill to prevent the government "shutdown", the bill will be sent to the Senate for a vote. The consent of all 100 senators is required to pass the emergency funding bill to avoid the government shutdown before midnight. When asked if there will be a vote before midnight, US Senate Majority Leader Schumer said: "We are now completing the amendment process." < b > If the Senate votes beyond the midnight deadline, the government shutdown may also last only a few hours, with minimal impact on the functions of the federal government. Meanwhile, the Senate is also working on the Social Security Equity Act, which may be agreed at the same time and passed tonight.