Overview
- Congress ended a 43-day funding lapse with a stopgap bill signed Nov. 12, restoring federal operations and back pay under funding that runs through the end of January.
- Seven Senate Democrats and one independent joined Republicans to pass the deal, triggering sharp backlash inside the party as Sen. Chris Murphy called the move a mistake and activists targeted Chuck Schumer’s leadership.
- The agreement secured only a promised vote next month on the enhanced Affordable Care Act credits, with Sen. Jeanne Shaheen defending the decision and signaling talks with Republicans on a narrower extension.
- The shutdown halted SNAP for roughly 42 million people, furloughed hundreds of thousands of federal workers, and contributed to about 8,000 flight cancellations before services began resuming.
- A CBS News poll found 55% of Americans say President Trump and Republicans got more from the deal, as analysts warn millions could see higher premiums and some may lose coverage if subsidies lapse on Dec. 31.