End of Longest US Government Shutdown: Democrats Face Backlash
- An end to the longest US government shutdown in history is one step closer after Senate Democrats broke with their party to strike a deal with the Republicans.
- Senators backed by 60 votes to 40 legislation to end the impasse, though it still needs approval from the House of Representatives - and sign-off by President Donald...
- He has indicated he is happy with the agreement, though, which would restore funding for federal agencies that have gone without since 1 October.
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US Government Shutdown Nears End After Senate Deal
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What Happened: The End of a Prolonged impasse
An end to the longest US government shutdown in history is one step closer after Senate Democrats broke with their party to strike a deal with the Republicans.
Senators backed by 60 votes to 40 legislation to end the impasse, though it still needs approval from the House of Representatives – and sign-off by President Donald Trump.
He has indicated he is happy with the agreement, though, which would restore funding for federal agencies that have gone without since 1 October.
It would also prevent any further layoffs until 30 January, but does not satisfy Democrat demands regarding health care insurance for millions of Americans.
The root of the conflict: Healthcare and Funding
Health care was at the heart of the dispute that led to the shutdown.
The Democrats had refused to support a Republican budget plan unless tax credits that made medical insurance cheaper for millions of people were renewed.
The willingness of eight moderate Democrats to break the Senate deadlock without that guarantee has provoked fury among many in the party.
Political Fallout and Internal Party Divisions
Some are now calling on Senate Minority Chuck Schumer to be replaced because he is “no longer effective”.
California Governor Gavin Newsom – regarded as a contender for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination – said: “Pathetic. This isn’t a deal. It’s surrender.”
Timeline of the Shutdown
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