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... The Senate has passed a short-term funding bill by a vote of 77-13 to prevent a partial government shutdown Friday night.

The bill now goes to President Joe Biden's desk. The White House tells Scripps News that he will sign it, averting a possible partial shutdown until at least March 8, with a full government shutdown possible on March 22 if lawmakers fail to pass additional funding bills.

In a statement on Thursday, President Biden approved of the short-term problem-solving by Congress, but underlined the need for a permanent solution.

"In the days ahead, Congress must do its job and pass full-year funding bills that deliver for the American people," President Biden wrote. "And House Republicans must act on the bipartisan National Security Supplemental, which already passed the Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support and would pass the House if it was brought to a vote."

The news comes hours after the House of Representatives voted 320-99 in favor of the bill. ...