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Home Front: Politix
Axios: At least 10 Senate Democrats ready bills that could end government shutdown
2025-11-10
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… laid-off federal employees and an opportunity to vote on Obamacare legislation.

They’re saying it’s not really a “concession” at all (and they’re mostly correct).

BRUTAL! Donald Trump strong armed the left again!

Courtesy of Besoeker:
Deal Reportedly ‘Within Reach' to End Government Shutdown
[MEDIAite] A deal is reportedly "within reach" to end the 40-day long government shutdown — according to a new report from Axios.

The Axios report — citing sources from both parties — said that Senate Democrats are prepared to advance a package of bills to bring an end to the standoff. The procedural motion which would set up votes on these bills is expected to be supported by at least 10 Senate Democrats, per Axios — which adds that the deal would include a vote on extending Obamacare tax credits in December.

The ramifications of the shutdown have begun to ramp up in recent days. The disruption to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has impacted 42 million Americans who receive SNAP benefits. And airport delays have begun to pile up — as there is a shortage of air traffic controllers due to the fact they have not been paid.

This story is developing.
And from Skidmark, the Daily Mail has critical details:
The final vote came from Republican John Cornyn, who arrived in the chamber about 10.45pm and handed his party the win.

In all, seven Democrats and one Independent who caucuses with the Democrats sided with Republicans: Dick Durbin of Illinois, Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire, Tim Kaine of Virginia, Jacky Rosen of Nevada and Independent Angus King of Maine.

Both Shaheen and Illinois Democrat Dick Durbin are retiring in 2026. The remaining six liberals who voted with the Republicans are not facing re-election until at least 2028. Senators Fetterman, Cortez Masto and Hassan will next go to the polls in 2028, while Kaine Rosen and King aren't up for re-election until 2030.

Democrats had previously voted 14 times against Republican continuing resolutions to reopen the government while negotiations were ongoing. The bulk of the Senate Democrats were not on board with the decision to work with Republicans to end the shutdown, and could still introduce procedural hurdles that could delay final passage of the bill.

Upwards of 730,000 government employees are working without pay and a further 600,000 have been furloughed as a result of the crisis.
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