Senate Approves Bill To End Government Shutdown
1 week ago
The Senate passed legislation Monday to reopen the federal government, bringing the longest shutdown in U.S. history closer to an end.
The final vote was 60 to 40 after a small group of Democrats reached a deal with Republicans to move the bill forward.
The shutdown could continue for a few more days while the House — which has been on recess since mid-September — returns to Washington to vote on the measure.
President Trump signaled his support for the bill, saying Monday, “We’re going to be opening up our country very quickly.”
The final vote was 60 to 40 after a small group of Democrats reached a deal with Republicans to move the bill forward.
The shutdown could continue for a few more days while the House — which has been on recess since mid-September — returns to Washington to vote on the measure.
President Trump signaled his support for the bill, saying Monday, “We’re going to be opening up our country very quickly.”
