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Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to End Historic Shutdown

11/11/2025

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The Senate approved a bipartisan bill to end the longest U.S. government shutdown in history with a 60-40 vote.
Eight Democrats joined Republicans in support.
Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) explained his support, citing services affected by the shutdown.
The bill will proceed to the House for a vote before U.S. President Donald Trump signs it.
MoveOn criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D.N.Y.) for weak leadership.

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Story summary

The Senate approved a bipartisan bill to end the longest U.S. government shutdown in history with a 60-40 vote.
Eight Democrats joined Republicans in support.
Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) explained his support, citing services affected by the shutdown.
The bill will proceed to the House for a vote before U.S. President Donald Trump signs it.
MoveOn criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D.N.Y.) for weak leadership.