US senators reach deal aimed at ending longest government shutdown in history

The US Senate on Sunday advanced a bill to end the government shutdown after moderate Democrats agreed to drop demands for an immediate extension of health care subsidies, angering progressives. Lawmakers voted 60-40 in a procedural step toward passing compromise funding legislation, with final approval expected in coming days.

US senators reach deal aimed at ending longest government shutdown in history
The US Senate on Sunday advanced a bill to end the government shutdown after moderate Democrats agreed to drop demands for an immediate extension of health care subsidies, angering progressives. Lawmakers voted 60-40 in a procedural step toward passing compromise funding legislation, with final approval expected in coming days.