Summary
Moderate Senate Democrats agreed to a deal to end the 40-day government shutdown. The deal includes funding the government until late January and a promise to vote on Affordable Care Act tax credits, though it does not guarantee their extension. The agreement came after Democrats decided their negotiations were not making progress, and it will allow federal workers to get back to work.
Key Facts
- The government shutdown lasted 40 days.
- Eight Senate Democrats broke ranks to help end the shutdown.
- The deal funds the government until late January.
- There is a promise to vote on Affordable Care Act tax credits, but no guarantee of passing them.
- Democrats had hoped to extend the tax credits for 22 million people.
- Some Democratic leaders voted against the deal, wanting more ground on health care.
- Federal workers are expected to return to work, and services like food assistance and flights should resume normal operations.
- The shutdown's end came after negotiations among Democrats, Republicans, and the White House.
