US Senate shutdown vote: What happened, who voted to end it, what’s next?
Summary
The U.S. Senate has made progress in ending a government shutdown by advancing a stopgap funding proposal. This shutdown has lasted 41 days, affecting various services and leaving over a million government workers unpaid. The Senate vote allows further debate, but both the House of Representatives and President Trump need to approve the measure for it to become law.Key Facts
- The Senate's step aims to end a 41-day government shutdown.
- The proposal extends government funding until January 30.
- Over 1.3 million government employees have been unpaid or furloughed due to the shutdown.
- The Senate needs a 60-vote majority to proceed with new bills; Republicans hold 53 seats.
- Eight senators who usually vote with Democrats supported moving the Republican measure forward.
- The planned funding covers some government services like food aid but does not include health insurance subsidies from the Affordable Care Act.
- Democrats seek assurance on health insurance subsidies expiring this year.
- President Trump suggested moving ACA subsidies directly to individuals’ bank accounts.
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