The Senate is working to finalize the legislative package that would end the government shutdown, following a key vote late Sunday that saw eight Democrats cross the aisle to embrace a deal.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters he hoped to hold a final vote on the package "in the very near future," possibly as early as Monday. The chamber still needs to overcome several procedural hurdles to finalize the legislation, and any senator could delay the process.
The final version of the bill will extend government funding through January 2026 and include three year-long funding bills for various federal agencies and programs. In exchange for their votes, the eight Democrats secured a commitment that the chamber would vote by mid-December on extending health care tax credits that have been central to Democrats' demands. That angered many in the Democratic base, who wanted an extension in the deal itself.
The bill will still need approval from the House and the signature of the president before the shutdown ends. House Speaker Mike Johnson said members should begin returning to Washington "right now" in anticipation of a vote later this week, and Thune said he expects the president to sign the legislation
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