TULSA, Okla. — The Senate approved a stopgap funding measure 60-40 late Sunday night, but the government shutdown won't end immediately due to procedural requirements that could delay reopening until Thursday at the earliest.
In a procedural vote, senators advanced a House-passed bill that will be amended to fund the government until January 30 and include a package of three full-year appropriations bills.
Reuters reports that unless Republican leaders reach a bipartisan agreement to circumvent Senate rules and move quickly to pass, the chamber will require much of the coming week to complete procedural actions before voting on final passage, possibly extending the shutdown into next weekend.
National Politics
Senate advances bipartisan deal to end shutdown after clearing 60-vote hurdle
Once the Senate finalizes the bill, it goes to the House. The House must pass the measure, and the president must sign it to end the shutdown.
However, Senate and House Democrats are unhappy that an extension of Affordable Care Act premium tax credits is not included in the bill, according to NBC News.
House Speaker Mike Johnson declined to promise a vote on extending those subsidies. The House has been out of session since Sept. 19, and Johnson has not set a date to bring members back to vote.
If all passes, the bill will fund the government through January 30, 2026.
Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere --
- 2 News Oklahoma on your schedule | Download on your TV, watch for free. How to watch on your streaming device
- Download our free app for Apple, Android and Kindle devices.
- Like us on Facebook
- Follow us on Instagram
- Watch LIVE 24/7 on YouTube
