The United States Congress advanced a Republican stopgap bill to keep government agencies funded until September 30, a key procedural hurdle to avert a government shutdown that is set to start in less than eight hours.

The 62-38 vote Friday saw 10 Democrats joining with Republicans to clear the 60-vote threshold needed to advance the measure.

Further, the chamber will deliberate on four proposed amendments to the government funding legislation before proceeding to a final vote on the measure.