Senate Secures a Deal to Reopen Government

The Senate is moving to finalize a legislative package aimed at ending the government shutdown, following a key vote late Sunday in which eight Democrats crossed party lines to support the deal.

Reports state Senate Majority Leader John Thune hopes to hold a final vote on the package “in the very near future,” possibly as soon as Monday. The bill would extend government funding through January 2026 and include three year-long appropriations bills covering various federal agencies and programs. In exchange for their support, the eight Democrats secured a commitment that the Senate would vote by mid-December on extending health-care tax credits.

The legislation still requires approval from the House and the president’s signature before the shutdown can officially end. House Speaker Mike Johnson urged members to return to Washington in anticipation of a vote later this week.

Correction: An earlier version of this post incorrectly stated that the federal government had already reopened as a result of the Senate agreement.