HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Ahead of the Senate vote set to decide if the U.S. will face a government shutdown, News 19 spoke to several congressmen from Alabama who described the process to get to Tuesday's vote.

"We're on a good start," Rep. Robert Aderholt said. "We need more time, and this CR just simply gives us more time."

The Continuing Resolution was designed to fund the government until November without increasing spending. Aderholt said both the House and the Senate have a lot of negotiating left to do.

Democrats have voted down the Republican spending bill, greatly increasing the likelihood of a shutdown. Without another vote Tuesday night, the shutdown will take effect at midnight.

Though Republicans hold the majority in the Senate, 60 votes are needed to pass spending legisl

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