US Senate Passes Bill to End Shutdown 🚨
On Monday (Nov 10), the US Senate voted 60-40 to approve a stopgap funding bill that ends the longest government shutdown in US history. This comes after weeks of gridlock that disrupted food benefits for millions, left hundreds of thousands of federal workers unpaid and snarled air traffic.
Why it matters:
- Food benefits for over 24 million Americans were at risk 🍎
- Hundreds of thousands of federal workers missed paychecks 💼
- Flight delays and cancellations frustrated travelers ✈️
A last-minute push by eight Democrats to tie funding to health subsidies (set to expire at year-end) didn't fly, though lawmakers have scheduled a separate December vote to revisit these benefits.
Next steps: The bill now heads to the Republican-controlled House. Speaker Mike Johnson is eyeing a Wednesday (Nov 12) vote. If approved, it lands on President Donald Trump's desk for signing into law. 🖋️
Whether you're tracking US politics or curious about how this shake-up ripples globally, stay tuned for updates! 🌏
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U.S. Senate passes bill to end gov't shutdown, sends to House
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