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House passes GOP funding bill backed by Trump. Now a showdown looms in Senate.

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The vote dares Senate Democrats to oppose the GOP priorities and risk a partial government shutdown.

Democrats contend the bill would be devastating for healthcare, food assistance and veterans benefits.

The fight to keep government lights on through the end of the fiscal year Sept. 30 is one skirmish in what is expected to be a year-long battle over spending priorities.