Senate Takes First Step Toward Ending Government Shutdown
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The Senate took its first step Sunday toward ending the historic government shutdown that has now lasted more than a month.
Moderate Democrats agreed to advance a compromise bill without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, a move that drew criticism from some within their party.
The legislation would fund the government and set up a mid-December vote on whether to extend expiring health care tax credits.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer of New York voted against the measure. Final passage could still take several days if Democrats seek to delay the process.
Moderate Democrats agreed to advance a compromise bill without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, a move that drew criticism from some within their party.
The legislation would fund the government and set up a mid-December vote on whether to extend expiring health care tax credits.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer of New York voted against the measure. Final passage could still take several days if Democrats seek to delay the process.
