Summary
Senate Democrats and Republicans are working on a legislative package to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The package would provide funding to reopen the government and include measures such as backpay for furloughed workers. However, it does not resolve the issue of expiring health care subsidies, which has been a major concern for Democrats.
Key Facts
- A group of Senate Democrats joined Republicans to push for ending the government shutdown.
- The legislative package provides funding to keep the government running temporarily until January 30.
- The package includes backpay for federal workers affected by the shutdown.
- The deal does not address health care subsidies, leading to dissatisfaction among some Democrats.
- A procedural vote passed in the Senate with a 60-40 margin, allowing the bill to proceed.
- The House will need to approve the bill before it goes to President Trump for signing.
- The proposed funding includes full financing for programs like agriculture and military construction until September 2026.
- An agreement on health care funds is postponed, with a vote expected next month.
