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flag Eight Democrats and one independent ended a 40-day shutdown by backing a deal to extend ACA subsidies, restoring federal operations.

flag Eight Democratic senators and one independent played a crucial role in ending a 40-day government shutdown by supporting a bipartisan deal that secured a vote to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies. flag The agreement, which allowed federal operations to resume, included provisions for back pay and reinstatement of furloughed workers. flag The senators, none of whom face reelection in 2026, prioritized ending the shutdown’s harm to federal employees and vulnerable populations despite internal Democratic opposition. flag The compromise averted further disruption to critical programs but did not resolve deeper legislative divides.

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