Summary
Eight Democratic senators voted with Republicans to advance a bill aimed at reopening the U.S. government. This decision sparked criticism from within the Democratic Party. Senator Bernie Sanders expressed strong disapproval of the vote.
Key Facts
- Eight Democratic senators supported a Senate proposal to end the government shutdown.
- Their decision helped move compromise legislation forward.
- Some Democrats criticized the vote, calling it a "betrayal."
- The vote took place on a Sunday night.
- Senator Bernie Sanders, who is an independent but usually sides with Democrats, strongly opposed the vote.
- This vote is seen as the first step toward ending the government shutdown.
- The Senate faced internal disagreements over how to best address the shutdown situation.
