John Thune & Patty Murray

John Thune: As Senate Majority Leader, Thune prioritized passing the funding measure to avoid a third shutdown.

Patty Murray: Murray, top Democrat on Appropriations, pushed to block the grants rule and included Border Patrol fund transfer restrictions.

John Thune: As Senate Majority Leader, his actions will influence the bill's progress.

Patty Murray: Called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to bring the bill to a vote.

John Thune: Thune, as Senate Majority Leader, escorted Trump to a meeting with Senate Republicans.

Patty Murray: Sen. Murray said she would not rubber-stamp funding for the war.

Patty Murray: Patty Murray, a key United States — Democratic Party (United States) negotiator on the funding package, initially pushed for the homeland security bill but reversed her stance after the shootings, stating she would not support the bill as it stands.