"The longest government shutdown in U.S. history has entered its 42nd day, but it could soon end after seven Democratic senators and one Independent joined Republicans to pass a short-term government funding bill that now goes to the House. The measure was passed by a 60-40 vote in the Senate. The bill does not include an extension of the Affordable Care Act subsidies, which had been a key demand for Democratic lawmakers."
""Why would you end this?" asks Dayen, echoing many in the Democratic coalition who believe the deal was a poor strategic move for the anti-Trump opposition. Calls are now growing for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to step down. "Donald Trump and the Republicans were being blamed for all of this chaos ... and yet, days later this this group of Democrats with the tacit support of Chuck Schumer decide that they're going to end this and cave.""
The government shutdown reached its 42nd day while a short-term funding bill passed the Senate 60-40 after seven Democratic senators and one independent voted with Republicans. The bill moves to the House and does not include an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies, a key Democratic demand. Senate negotiator John Thune agreed to a separate vote on the subsidies. Several Democrats who voted for the bill include Tim Kaine, Catherine Cortez Masto, Jacky Rosen, John Fetterman, Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen. Growing criticism argues the votes undercut the anti-Trump opposition and prompt calls for Senate leadership changes.
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