WASHINGTON (WV News) — Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., released a statement Friday after casting a vote in favor of a Republican-backed plan to fund the federal government past the end of the month.

The measure, which passed the House of Representatives on Friday, was blocked by Senate Democrats — making the prospect of a government shutdown more likely.

“Senate Democrats had the opportunity to join Republicans in passing a commonsense, short-term resolution to keep the government open and give us more time to pursue an agreement on full-year appropriations bills," Capito said.

The Republican plan would have kept federal spending largely static through Nov. 21 while also providing nearly $90 million for increased security for officials following the assassination of conservative act

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