U.S. budget deal clears crucial vote in Senate

A two-year U.S. funds deal on Tuesday cleared a Senate procedural vote that every one however assured its passage through a easy majority later this week within the Democratic-managed chamber. In a vote to restrict debate on the measure, the Senate exceeded the required 60 votes, drawing the make stronger of several Republicans. The Senate, controlled 55-45 by using Democrats, is predicted to vote on last passage of the measure by means of the tip of this week.