"Democrats have held out for weeks, demanding that Republicans work with them to extend expiring ACA tax credits in exchange for funding the government. Prolonged shutdown pain ultimately won out, with moderate Democrats accepting a promise of an ACA vote despite progressives and House Democrats adamantly warning against accepting a handshake deal. Driving the news: The final tally on the procedural vote was 60-40. Eight Democrats voted "yes" with Republicans, while Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) was the lone GOP "no" vote."
"The senators who caucus with Democrats and voted to move forward on a package to fund government agencies and reopen the government, were: Minority Whip Dick Durbin (Ill.) Tim Kaine (Va.) Catherine Cortez Masto (Nev.) John Fetterman (Penn.) Angus King (Maine) Jeanne Shaheen (N.H.) Maggie Hassan (N.H.) Jackie Rosen (Nev.) Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) voted "no." Zoom out: The deal includes a mini package of appropriations bills that will fund military construction, Veterans Affairs, the Department of Agriculture and the legislative branch."
Senators voted 60-40 to advance a package aimed at funding several agencies and temporarily reopening the government, with eight Democrats joining Republicans and Sen. Rand Paul opposing. Additional Senate votes and House passage remain required before government funding is finalized. Some moderate senators accepted a promise of a vote on extending enhanced ACA subsidies in exchange for support, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer voted no. The package contains a mini-appropriations bundle for military construction, Veterans Affairs, Agriculture and the legislative branch, a continuing resolution through Jan. 30, 2026, and language to reverse federal layoffs imposed during the shutdown. Democrats secured a December vote on ACA subsidies.
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