US Senate Votes To End Shutdown | Will Americans Be Able To Enjoy Thanksgiving?
Washington may finally be reopening. After five tense weeks, the U.S. Senate has reached a bipartisan deal to end the longest-running government shutdown. Lawmakers voted 60 to 40 to move forward on a funding bill. This was made possible after eight centrist Democrats struck the deal with Republican leaders and the White House. They agreed to reopen the government in exchange for a future vote on Affordable Care subsidies. The plan still needs House approval, and a single senator could delay the process for days. However, it’s the strongest signal yet that the shutdown’s end is in sight.
