After breaking from the rest of the Democratic Caucus to help Republicans advance a deal that would end the government shutdown, the eight U.S. senators who did so are now speaking out.
After 40 days of continuously filibustering Republicans’ Continuing Resolution to reopen the government, Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H.; Maggie Hassan, D-N.H.; Tim Kaine, D-Va.; Jacky Rosen, D-Nev.; and Dick Durbin, D-Ill; joined Republicans and Sens. John Fetterman, D-Pa.; Angus King, I-Maine; and Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev.; to advance an updated version of the bill.
Republican leaders’ final funding deal, offered Sunday night, modifies the CR to extend the original end-date. It would keep the government funded and functioning until Jan. 30 so that Congress can finish the regular appropriations process and provide fresh funds for fiscal year 2026.
They also tacked on the Senate-passed bipartisan minibus, consisting of three of the 12 appropriations bills. The minibus would provide full-year funds for Military Construction and Veterans Affairs; the Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Agriculture; and the Legislative branch.
