Negotiations are centered around that request from Democrats, sources told ABC News. Republicans need the support of at least seven Democrats in the Senate to avert a partial shutdown. The White House has not yet commented on the ongoing negotiations. While sources indicate Democratic leadership is optimistic that things are headed in their direction, that same level of optimism has not been shared from the White House, sources told ABC News. Any changes to the government funding bill passed in the Senate would have to go back to the House.