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Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Avert Government Shutdown

11/11/2025

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Senate Passes Shutdown Bill

The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill to end a government shutdown with a 60-40 vote.
Eight Democratic senators supported the measure, which funds the government through January 30 and fully finances the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) until September 2026.
The bill does not extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, prompting backlash from many Democrats.
House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence in the House's upcoming vote on the legislation.

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Democrats Criticize Bill

The Senate's bipartisan deal to reopen the government drew Democrats' sharp criticism.
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Adam Schiff condemned the bill for neglecting healthcare issues and warned it could raise premiums and cause millions to lose Medicaid.
Sen. Chris Murphy warned the outcome could strengthen U.S. President Donald Trump and urged Democrats to resist political pressure and pursue healthcare reform.
The House is expected to vote soon.

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Schumer Faces Resignation Calls

Calls for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's resignation are intensifying after eight senators backed a bipartisan bill to reopen the government.
Critics including Rep. Ro Khanna and Michigan's Mallory McMorrow argue Schumer's leadership failed to protect crucial healthcare subsidies.
Senator Chris Murphy warned that conceding now could embolden U.S. President Donald Trump.
A Change.org petition demanding Schumer's resignation has gathered over 45,000 signatures, reflecting growing discontent within the party.

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Historical Context

The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, signed by President Obama on December 26, aimed to resolve a 144-day government shutdown that began on October 1. This agreement, forged by Representatives Paul Ryan and Patty Murray, restored $63 billion in sequester cuts and marked a rare moment of bipartisanship amid ongoing tensions over healthcare and budget priorities, influencing future legislative negotiations.

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Senate Passes Shutdown Bill

The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill to end a government shutdown with a 60-40 vote.
Eight Democratic senators supported the measure, which funds the government through January 30 and fully finances the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) until September 2026.
The bill does not extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, prompting backlash from many Democrats.
House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence in the House's upcoming vote on the legislation.

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