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Senate Ends 40-Day Shutdown with Bipartisan Agreement

11/10/2025

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On November 9, centrist Democratic senators joined Republicans to advance a continuing resolution and end a 40-day government shutdown.
The Senate voted 60-40 to proceed with the stopgap, prompted by expired SNAP funding and airport delays.
Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) helped craft the agreement.
The plan funds military construction and veterans' affairs through September 2026 and keeps the rest of the government funded through January 30.

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Story summary

On November 9, centrist Democratic senators joined Republicans to advance a continuing resolution and end a 40-day government shutdown.
The Senate voted 60-40 to proceed with the stopgap, prompted by expired SNAP funding and airport delays.
Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) helped craft the agreement.
The plan funds military construction and veterans' affairs through September 2026 and keeps the rest of the government funded through January 30.