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The House still must clear the legislation for President Trump's signature, but is not expected to return to Washington to do so before Monday.
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Protests have continued for weeks in Iran, with demonstrators facing a violent crackdown from the government there. As President Trump considers military action there, NBC News' Molly Hunter spoke with protesters who say they are desperate for outside help.
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It's likely that even if the Senate passes a funding agreement, there will still be a short partial shutdown as it would need to go back to the House for reconsideration.
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Pressure was building on Iran on Friday as President Donald Trump weighed a military strike on the Islamic Republic and the Treasury Department sanctioned several officials it said were responsible for the regime's brutal crackdown on its own people.
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