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Senate Advances Shutdown Relief Amid Democratic Dissent

11/10/2025

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The U.S. Senate voted 60-40 to advance legislation aimed at ending the longest government shutdown.
A group of moderate Democrats broke from party lines to push relief for Americans affected.
The deal lacks key health care provisions, triggering internal Democratic dissent.
U.S. President Donald Trump indicated the shutdown might end as he attended a football game.
The agreement would restore jobs for federal workers and protect the Government Accountability Office.

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Story summary

The U.S. Senate voted 60-40 to advance legislation aimed at ending the longest government shutdown.
A group of moderate Democrats broke from party lines to push relief for Americans affected.
The deal lacks key health care provisions, triggering internal Democratic dissent.
U.S. President Donald Trump indicated the shutdown might end as he attended a football game.
The agreement would restore jobs for federal workers and protect the Government Accountability Office.