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Senate Votes to End Government Shutdown: What Happens Next

Fox NewsDecember 5, 20251 min70,852 views
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Senate Vote to End Shutdown

  • 🗳️ The US Senate has voted 60 to 40 to end the government shutdown.
  • 🤝 This vote followed a similar breakdown to previous test votes, with most Republicans joining a coalition of Democrats.

Key Senators Involved

  • 📊 Notable Democratic senators who voted to end the shutdown include Catherine Cortez Masto, Dick Durbin, John Fetterman, Maggie Hassan, Angus King, Jean Shaheen, and Jackie Rosen.
  • ⚠️ The lone Republican to vote no was Rand Paul of Kentucky.

Path Forward

  • ➡️ The measure will now head to the House of Representatives for consideration.
  • 🗓️ Final passage is expected in the House by Wednesday night or early Thursday morning, after which it will be sent to the president's desk.
  • ✅ The government is anticipated to reopen following these legislative steps.
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