Summary
The U.S. Senate passed a deal to end the government shutdown, which began on October 1. The deal now goes to the House of Representatives for approval. The shutdown is the longest in U.S. history, impacting federal employees and services.
Key Facts
- The U.S. Senate passed a deal to end the government shutdown.
- The shutdown began on October 1 and is the longest in U.S. history.
- About 1.4 million federal workers are affected, either on unpaid leave or working without pay.
- The shutdown affects services like air travel and food benefits for low-income Americans.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune and the White House helped negotiate the deal.
- The deal needs approval from the House of Representatives to fully end the shutdown.
- The agreement includes votes on healthcare subsidies set for December.
- The measure guarantees that federal workers will receive back pay for the shutdown period.
