WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate finds itself on Friday in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare as Democrats confront two painful options: allowing passage of a bill they believe gives President Donald Trump vast discretion on spending decisions or voting no and letting a funding lapse ensue.

With funding set to run out at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, several more Senate Democrats remain non-committal while others publicly declared they would not vote for the short-term Republican budget bill.