Summary
Senate Democrats are ready to move forward with a plan to end the government shutdown. This plan involves passing new spending bills and providing short-term funding through January.
Key Facts
- Several Senate Democrats support moving forward with bills to end the government shutdown.
- At least 10 Senate Democrats plan to vote on a short-term funding measure until January.
- The proposed deal includes a vote on extending ACA tax credits for one year.
- The plan requires 60 votes to pass in the Senate.
- The deal includes help for federal workers affected by the shutdown.
- It also provides funding for SNAP benefits until September 30.
- Senators are meeting in Washington over the weekend to work on this agreement.
- Lawmakers must return to Washington on Sunday if they are not present.
