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After a weekend of debate, US senators pass legislation that could end longest-ever government shutdown. Several Democrats decided to vote with their Republicans opponents.
For 40 days, Senator Chuck Schumer kept his caucus unified. But an end approached without Democrats achieving an extension of expiring health insurance subsidies.
Before the US Senate agreed to a deal on Sunday, the United States’ government had been shutdown for the past 40 days, the longest it has ever been. Here’s everything that happened in the past 40 days
After 40 days of shutdown, eight Democratic senators gave in on Sunday, joining their voices with the Republicans in support of a bill aimed at ending the federal government's paralysis. The decision drew criticism within their own ranks due to the limited concessions obtained.
Taking to Truth Social on Friday afternoon, Trump wrote, "The United States Senate should not leave town until they have a Deal to end the Democrat Shutdown. If they can’t reach a Deal, the Republicans should terminate the Filibuster, IMMEDIATELY, and take care of our Great American Workers!"
Equities rallied Monday on hopes that the US government shutdown could be nearing an end after reports said lawmakers had reached a deal to break the record-breaking 40-day impasse.