Summary
Some Democratic Senators joined Republicans to vote on a plan to temporarily reopen the U.S. government, which is experiencing its longest shutdown in history. This plan includes funding the government for a few weeks and scheduling a future vote on healthcare tax credits. President Trump noted progress towards ending the shutdown, while Democratic leader Chuck Schumer opposed the deal.
Key Facts
- Democratic Senators and one independent voted with Republicans to temporarily reopen the government.
- The government shutdown is the longest in U.S. history.
- The plan includes a future vote on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits.
- The deal would reverse the firing of federal workers during the shutdown and include back pay for them.
- President Trump stated that an end to the shutdown seems near.
- Chuck Schumer expressed disagreement with the proposed deal.
- The shutdown has caused problems such as flight cancellations and delays in food assistance benefits.
