Senate Votes to End Government Shutdown; Calls for Schumer's Resignation

Senate Passes Bill to End Government Shutdown

• 🏛️ The Senate voted 60 to 40 to pass a bill that will fund the government through January 30th, ending a 41-day shutdown.
• 💰 The bill includes year-long funding for Congress, the agriculture department, and the military.
• ⚠️ It does not include a deal on Obamacare subsidies, though Republicans have promised a separate vote on a healthcare bill in December.

House Democrats React to the Deal

• 🗣️ House Minority Leader Hakeim Jeffries vowed to continue fighting, stating that some Senate Democrats made a decision that requires their explanation to the American people.
• 📉 A growing number of House Democrats are urging Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to step down, citing his failure to keep his caucus united against the bill.
• 💬 One unnamed House Democrat characterized the deal as Republicans taking their "first and second born child" and returning a "bunt cake."

Congressman Rich McCormack on the Shutdown's Aftermath

• 🇺🇸 Congressman Rich McCormack expressed hope for the government to officially reopen, emphasizing the need to get back to work for the people.
• 🚫 He criticized the shutdown as unprecedented, arguing that Democrats attempted to use a clean CR (Continuing Resolution) to fundamentally change how government operates from the minority.
• military funding, but suggested that those not working should go home without pay until they return.

Reflections on Veterans Day

• 🇺🇸 Congressman McCormack, a former Marine Corps helicopter pilot and Navy commander, thanked all who have served, noting that less than 1% of Americans are on active duty.
• 🤝 He highlighted the enduring brotherhood among Marines and urged continuous support for veterans, particularly addressing their higher suicide rate.
• 🇺🇸 He emphasized the importance of checking in on fellow service members year-round, not just on Veterans Day.