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." If the Senate votes beyond the midni...