Summary
Six Democrats in the House of Representatives voted for a bill to end the federal government shutdown. The shutdown has been the longest in U.S. history, causing disruptions like flight delays and affecting food assistance for many Americans. The bill now requires action from the Senate regarding healthcare tax credits.
Key Facts
- Six House Democrats voted to end the government shutdown.
- The shutdown is the longest in U.S. history.
- Concerns include flight delays and effects on food assistance programs.
- Most House Democrats opposed the bill due to healthcare concerns.
- The Senate must vote on healthcare tax credits as part of the deal.
- The shutdown debate involves healthcare policy disagreements.
- A few Senate Democrats also supported the bill with Republicans.
- Jared Golden, one of the Democrats who voted, voiced concerns about using shutdowns as a political strategy.
