Senate Advances Bill to End Shutdown

On November tenth, the US Senate took a significant step towards ending the government shutdown, voting sixty to forty to advance a bill funding the government. This move came after moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many within their party. The agreement includes a plan for a later vote on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits, but does not guarantee their extension. A group of former governors helped break the stalemate, agreeing to vote on three annual bipartisan spending bills and extend government funding until the end of January. The deal also includes a reversal of federal worker layoffs and ensures retroactive pay for those affected. Senate Majority Leader John Thune and President Trump both indicated that a resolution to the shutdown seemed near. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.