Nov 10, 2025 - Politics & Policy

Senate passes package to end record government shutdown

Stef W. Kight

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks to reporters while walking to his office — Senate Majority Leader John Thune speaks to reporters while walking to his office at the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 10. Photo: Tom Brenner/Getty Images

The Senate officially passed a bipartisan package Monday night to end the record-long government shutdown.

Why it matters: After 40 days, eight Democrats broke with their party in support of a bipartisan deal to reopen the government, fund key agencies, undo federal layoffs and hold a vote on extending ACA enhanced subsidies.

The final vote on Monday was 60 to 40, with seven Democrats and Independent Angus King (Maine) voting "yes" and Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) voting "no." King caucuses with Democrats.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has directed House members to return to Washington, and a vote on the package is expected as soon as Wednesday. Johnson told reporters Monday that he expects to have the votes he needs.
The White House supports the deal, meaning the government is expected to officially reopen this week.

Between the lines: After Sunday's breakthrough procedural vote, unanimous agreement was reached Monday evening to expedite the voting process in the Senate.

To ensure the vote could move forward Monday, Paul was granted a vote on an amendment seeking to take out a crackdown on certain hemp products included in the government funding language.
It failed prior to final passage.

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