Summary
The U.S. Senate voted to move ahead with a plan to reopen the government. Eight Democrats joined Republicans to support this plan, signaling a bipartisan agreement. The plan needs more votes to pass in the House before the government can fully reopen.
Key Facts
- Eight Democrats joined Republicans in a 60-40 Senate vote to advance the deal.
- This vote aims to end the government shutdown and fund federal agencies.
- The shutdown began on October 1 and has been record-breaking in length.
- The deal includes temporary funding to keep the government open until January 30, 2026.
- There will be a future vote on health care subsidies, specifically the ACA tax credits.
- The package includes funding for military construction, Veterans Affairs, and agriculture.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer voted against the deal.
- The deal aims to undo layoffs imposed during the shutdown by the Trump administration.
