Summary
Seven Senate Democrats and one independent voted to help Republicans end a 40-day government shutdown. This decision stopped the shutdown but upset some Democrats who wanted changes to health care law included in the deal. The government is now funded until January, with a promise to vote on health care credits in December.
Key Facts
- Seven Democrats and one independent in the Senate voted with Republicans to end a government shutdown.
- The vote allowed the government to reopen and is planned to be funded through January.
- The shutdown lasted 40 days, affecting federal workers and services like food aid and travel.
- There will be a future vote in December on health care tax credits, but it's not guaranteed to pass.
- None of the senators who voted for the deal will be facing reelection in 2026.
- The shutdown left many Democrats divided between opposing President Trump and finding a compromise.
- Senator Angus King (independent) said Republicans would not discuss health care changes during the shutdown.
