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Government shutdown ends after 50 days as Schumer faces opposition from Democrats

Government shutdown ends after 50 days as Schumer faces opposition from Democrats

Schumer’s Shutdown is Nearing Its End It seems like the lengthy shutdown orchestrated by Chuck Schumer and his Democratic colleagues might finally wrap up. After holding the country in a state of limbo for 50 days, they’re apparently reconsidering a “clean” continuing resolution that would maintain government spending at previously agreed levels. The situation has […]

Senator Chuck Schumer’s unprecedented government shutdown concludes in disgrace

Senator Chuck Schumer's unprecedented government shutdown concludes in disgrace

The “Schumer shutdown” appears to be coming to an end, aligning with celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps and Veterans Day. Although there are still votes pending and some cleanup to do for airports and SNAP recipients, this lengthy federal government shutdown will mark a notable moment in political history regarding […]

Senate approves measure to restart government; House ready to come back to DC

Senate approves measure to restart government; House ready to come back to DC

The Senate voted late Monday to conclude a government shutdown that lasted 41 days, paving the way for the House to meet later in the week to finalize the funding bill for President Trump’s approval. The vote, which passed 60-40, will allocate funds for military construction, Veterans Affairs, the Department of Agriculture, and legislative operations […]

Senate approves updated government funding bill and returns it to the House

Senate approves updated government funding bill and returns it to the House

Senate Passes Stopgap Funding Bill to Avert Government Shutdown On Monday, the Senate approved amendments to a temporary funding bill designed to prevent a government shutdown, which now heads back to the House for review as its members return to Washington. All Republican senators, minus Rand Paul from Kentucky, along with eight Democrats, supported the […]

Senate approves a cooperative funding measure, paving the way for the government to reopen this week.

Senate approves a cooperative funding measure, paving the way for the government to reopen this week.

Government Shutdown Stalemate Ends with Bipartisan Agreement The prolonged deadlock over the government shutdown officially concluded late Monday night, paving the way for Congress to reopen the government later this week. Senators successfully advanced a bipartisan funding package after several Senate Democrats diverged from party lines, collaborating with Republicans to push for the government’s reopening. […]