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Senate Passes Bipartisan Funding Bill Amid Healthcare Criticism

11/10/2025

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Summary

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The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan agreement with a 60-40 vote to fund the government through January 30 and provide funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through September 2026.
The plan does not extend Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democrats criticized the agreement for not addressing rising healthcare costs.
The bill must still pass the House before enactment.

History

Historical Context

The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, signed by President Obama on December 26, aimed to resolve ongoing government funding disputes by establishing a $1.012 trillion budget for fiscal years 2014 and 2015. This act, negotiated by Representative Paul Ryan and Senator Patty Murray, marked a rare bipartisan effort to address budgetary issues while impacting social welfare programs like SNAP, which serves over 40 million Americans annually.

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Story summary

The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan agreement with a 60-40 vote to fund the government through January 30 and provide funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through September 2026.
The plan does not extend Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democrats criticized the agreement for not addressing rising healthcare costs.
The bill must still pass the House before enactment.

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