Overview
- At least 10 Senate Democrats signaled they will back a procedural motion to move a bipartisan funding package forward.
- The package combines several appropriations bills with a short-term measure to keep agencies operating through the end of January.
- Democratic support is tied to a pledged December vote on extending Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.
- Negotiators are considering provisions to aid federal employees who have been furloughed or laid off during the shutdown.
- Senators gathered for a rare Sunday session as leaders teed up a procedural vote and began releasing bill text.