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Poll: 55% Say Republicans Won Shutdown Negotiations

11/17/2025

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Republicans Win Negotiations

CBS News and YouGov poll shows 55% of Americans say Republicans won shutdown negotiations, while 6% say Democrats won.
The 43-day shutdown ended when Senate Democrats funded government in exchange for a vote on extending Obamacare subsidies.
The agreement funds federal agencies through January 30, 2026 and includes Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Veterans Affairs.
Republican senators can sue the government for up to $500,000 over FBI's 2020 phone-record subpoenas.

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Democrats Divided Internally

Democrats face internal conflict after ending a 43-day government shutdown, with members arguing concessions to Republicans on healthcare were insufficient.
The House Progressive Caucus, led by Rep. Ilhan Omar, condemned the deal for not addressing rising healthcare costs.
Rep. Shomari Figures criticized the decision, saying the party needed stronger resolve.
The Democratic Party's ideological divisions are growing, with calls for accountability against Republicans and concerns about future unity.

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Republicans Win Negotiations

CBS News and YouGov poll shows 55% of Americans say Republicans won shutdown negotiations, while 6% say Democrats won.
The 43-day shutdown ended when Senate Democrats funded government in exchange for a vote on extending Obamacare subsidies.
The agreement funds federal agencies through January 30, 2026 and includes Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Veterans Affairs.
Republican senators can sue the government for up to $500,000 over FBI's 2020 phone-record subpoenas.

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