The Shutdown is Over

The U.S. government looks to re-open after the filibuster is broken. The U.S. Senate has finally passed a filibuster vote on the continuing resolution to keep the government open. Eight democrats, including Pennsylvania’s John Fetterman, voted in favor of the motion, helping the GOP reach the 60-vote threshold. Now, the vote for the CR is expected to pass within days. The Democrats will NOT get their requested Obamacare subsidies that Republicans claim supported illegals.

Senate Votes to Move Forward With Deal to End Government Shutdown – Axios

Blurb:

Eight Senate Democrats voted with Republicans on Sunday night to move forward with a package that would reopen the federal government.

Why it matters: It’s a critical procedural vote that serves as a clear sign that a bipartisan deal has been reached to fund agencies, eventually vote on health care subsidies, undo federal layoffs — and end the record-breaking shutdown.