The Senate has passed a package to end the Schumer Shutdown, with a vote of 60-40. This decision marks a significant step toward reopening the federal government after a prolonged shutdown.
• The Senate approved the bill to end the shutdown, marking the end of the longest federal government closure in U. S. history.
• The vote was bipartisan, with seven Democrats and Independent Senator Angus King joining Republicans to support the bill. Only one Republican, Senator Rand Paul, voted against it.
• Senate Majority Leader John Thune highlighted the various issues caused by the shutdown and expressed relief that it may soon be resolved.
• The bill will now move to the House of Representatives, where Speaker Mike Johnson encouraged members to return to Washington to address the matter promptly.
• President Donald Trump endorsed the package, indicating that it is a good plan that will help reopen the country quickly.
• The House is expected to take action on the bill soon, with an estimated timeline for resuming full sessions in about 36 hours, suggesting that the government could reopen by Wednesday.
• There were concerns about the House’s narrow majority impacting the bill's passage, but indications showed that Speaker Johnson had enough support to move it forward.
With the Senate's passage of the bill to end the Schumer Shutdown, attention now turns to the House for final approval. The resolution of this situation is anticipated soon, allowing the government to reopen and address the ongoing issues caused by the shutdown.
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