The Senate has voted on a package of revised bills on government funding, with 71 senators voting in favor and 29 against, APA reports.
Fove members of the Republican Party were among those who voted against.
However, the risk of a government shutdown still remains.
Because the bill must also be approved by the House of Representatives to take effect.
The House is reportedly not scheduled to meet until Monday.
Therefore, a partial government shutdown could take effect at midnight.