Senate Votes to End Government Shutdown, Bill Heads to House

Senate Vote to End Shutdown

• 🗳️ The US Senate has voted 60 to 40 to end the government shutdown.
• 🤝 This vote followed the same breakdown as previous test votes, with a coalition of most Democrats and some Republicans.
• 📌 Key Democratic senators voting in favor included Catherine Cortez Masto, Dick Durban, John Fetterman, Maggie Hassan, Angus King, Jean Shaheen, and Jackie Rosen.
• ⚠️ The lone Republican to vote no was Rand Paul of Kentucky.

Next Steps and Government Reopening

• 🏛️ The bill will now proceed to the House of Representatives for consideration.
• 🗓️ Final passage and sending the bill to the president's desk is expected by Wednesday night or early Thursday morning.
• ✅ The government is anticipated to reopen once the House passes the measure.