Deal Approved

The Senate passed legislation on Monday to end the US’ longest-ever government shutdown.

Context

After 41 days of a federal shutdown, Senate negotiators reached an agreement over the weekend to reopen the government. The deal came together after a group of Democrats decided to support a Republican spending package that did not include health care subsidies, which had been a key Democratic demand throughout the shutdown. On Sunday night, the Senate held a procedural vote that advanced the spending package with support from eight members of the Democratic caucus, signaling that the end of the gridlock was near.

Deal Details

On Monday evening, the Senate voted 60-40 to approve the spending package.