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In shift, McConnell begins talks with Schumer to stave off debt crisis

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 14: Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) speaks following a Democratic policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on September 14, 2021 in Washington, DC. Schumer spoke on the voting rights bill and the reconciliation package. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Senate clears key procedural hurdle to advance defense bill after Schumer and Pelosi strike deal on China competition bill

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., speaks with reporters during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Monday, Nov. 1, 2021 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Manchin outlines main concerns over Biden agenda but says deal possible by Thanksgiving

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), speaks during a Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearing on US Policy in the Middle East on Capitol Hill on September 24, 2020 in Washington, DC.

Some Democrats warn they could vote against giant spending bill if key climate provisions nixed

A woman walks past the U.S. Senate and Capitol dome on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021. Congress is moving to avert one crisis while putting off another with the Senate poised to approve legislation that would fund the federal government into early December.

McConnell floats debt ceiling proposal amid partisan stalemate

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks about his opposition to S. 1, the "For The People Act" on June 17, 2021 in Washington, DC.

Senate Republicans block bill to suspend debt limit and avert shutdown in key vote

Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, at the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, amid the coronavirus pandemic. After two mass shootings in less than a week, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony on gun violence as more Biden officials are confirmed by the Senate. (Graeme Sloan/Sipa USA)No Use Germany.

The Senate is expected to vote Monday on continuing government funding and raising debt ceiling

The Capitol dome is seen early Wednesday morning before Amb. William Taylor And Deputy Assistant Secretary Of State George Kent testify at the first public impeachment hearing before the House Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill November 13, 2019 in Washington, DC.