Summary
Several Democrats are upset with their peers for supporting a deal to end a 40-day government shutdown. The agreement, which had some Democratic and independent support, ended the shutdown and included promises to discuss healthcare subsidies later. The deal will fund some government activities through January.
Key Facts
- The government shutdown lasted 40 days and affected federal workers' pay.
- Seven Democrats and one independent senator voted with Republicans to end the shutdown.
- The new deal funds three annual spending bills and extends government funding until the end of January.
- The agreement includes a promise from Republicans to vote on expiring healthcare subsidies by mid-December.
- Some Democrats, including John Fetterman and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, expressed dissatisfaction with the deal.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom's office criticized the deal, calling it a "surrender."
- The Democrats wanted to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits, which help make health insurance more affordable.
- Senators who voted with Republicans included Tim Kaine, Catharine Cortez Masto, and others.
