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Senate Approves Stopgap to Reopen Government Through Jan. 30, 2026

The bipartisan bill establishes a December vote on extending health‑insurance subsidies after a 41‑day shutdown.

Overview

  • The House is expected to take up the measure on Wednesday, after which it would go to President Donald Trump for his signature.
  • The bill passed 60–? with eight Democrats joining Republicans following a leadership pledge to hold a December vote on subsidy extensions.
  • The shutdown reached 41 days, halting pay for many federal workers, cutting food assistance, and prompting FAA‑ordered reductions in flights.
  • Travel disruptions persisted despite the Senate vote, with FlightAware reporting thousands of cancellations and delays since new limits began on Nov. 7.
  • Progressive backlash intensified as MoveOn urged Chuck Schumer to resign and some House Democrats criticized his leadership, even though he voted against the stopgap.