Monday's vote ended with a score of 60 to 40. The adoption of the project was possible thanks to the support of the opposition. Republicans have a majority in the Senate, but not enough to cross the threshold needed to continue work on the project.
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When might the shutdown end?
What does the compromise involve?
Who urged members of the House of Representatives to return to Washington?
What are the effects of the shutdown on federal employees?
A group of seven Democratic senators and one independent senator [stowarzyszonego z Demokratami] agreed to a compromise with Republicans on Sunday.
Once approved by the Senate, the provisional bill will go to the House of Representatives and then to the president's desk. House Speaker Mike Johnson urged House members to return to Washington to take part in a vote to end the shutdown. According to the media, it may take place on Wednesday.
What does the compromise involve?
Trump told reporters on Monday that he supports the compromise reached on government financing. “We have the support of enough Democrats. We will be opening our country soon, he said. He also assessed that the leader of the opposition in the Senate, Chuck Schumer, went “too far” in the fight over government financing.
A group of moderate senators faces criticism from Schumer and colleagues. Chris Murphy assessed that this is a gift for Republicans and Trump himself. Disappointment with the decision of the eight was also expressed by, among others: Bernie Sanders and Richard Blumenthal.
The compromise reached assumes the extension of government financing until the end of January, the reversal of mass layoffs of federal employees that occurred after October 1, and a guarantee of payment of salaries to employees who did not receive them due to the shutdown.
The compromise also includes a promise to hold a vote on restoring health insurance subsidies, but does not guarantee that such subsidies will be provided, which is what Democrats fought for primarily.
Monday is the 41st day of the shutdown, which is the longest in U.S. history. The shutdown has put food stamps in jeopardy for millions of Americans, federal workers are working without pay or furloughed, thousands of flights have been canceled since Friday and passengers are facing delays.
