The US Senate approved a deal to end the US shutdown on Monday after weeks of political deadlock. The vote passed 60-40. The shutdown stopped food benefits for millions and left federal workers unpaid. It also caused flight delays and slowed government services. The bill now moves to the House for final approval.
Most Republicans supported the bill, while eight Democrats joined them. Democrats tried to link the deal to health subsidies that help 24 million Americans. The deal only promises a future vote on those subsidies. It does not guarantee they will continue. This caused frustration within the Democratic Party.
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The agreement restores funding for government agencies that ran out on October 1. It blocks layoffs until January 30. It also slows President Trump’s push to shrink the federal workforce. Trump called the deal “very good.” House Speaker Mike Johnson wants to pass it quickly and send it to the president.
Many Democrats remain angry because there are no protections on future health funding. They fear Republicans will refuse to fund subsidies later. Senator Dick Durbin admitted the shutdown did not lead to better policy. A recent poll showed most Americans blamed Republicans, but Democrats also faced criticism.
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The deal funds the government until January 30 and secures the SNAP food program until September. This prevents another crisis if Congress fights again. As the US shutdown nears its end, lawmakers now prepare for a new battle over health subsidies.