The US Senate has successfully passed a budget deal to avert a government shutdown, following approval from the House of Representatives. The measure received overwhelming bipartisan support, with a 85-11 vote shortly after a midnight deadline. The bill does not include President-elect Donald Trump’s demand for a debt ceiling increase. Without the funding deal, millions of federal employees faced unpaid leave, impacting vital public services. The agreement features $100 billion for disaster relief but strips other provisions sought by both parties.