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flag Eight Senate Democrats joined Republicans to end a 40-day shutdown, passing a funding bill through January 2026.

flag Eight Senate Democrats, including Pennsylvania’s John Fetterman, voted with Republicans to pass a procedural measure ending the 40-day government shutdown, securing the 60 votes needed for advancement. flag The bill funds most of the government through January 30, 2026, and specific agencies like the Department of Agriculture and military construction through September 30, 2026. flag The deal, which lacks guarantees for extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, drew sharp criticism from Democratic leadership and allies who called it a capitulation. flag The measure now moves to the House for final consideration.

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