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The US Senate has passed the funding bill with a 60-40 vote, bringing the nation closer to an end to the prolonged government shutdown. Eight Democrats joined nearly all Republicans in supporting the measure. The development comes right before Thanksgiving, bringing some holiday and festive cheer to Americans.
The vote took place on the 41st day of the deadlock, following an agreement reached the previous day that allowed the bill to clear a crucial procedural stage with the backing of the eight Democrats who broke ranks with their party.
The legislation will now move to the House of Representatives for consideration and in all likelihood will be cleared there. The chamber, which last held a vote on September 19, is expected to reconvene as early as Wednesday.
The passage of the funding Bill, with support from Democrats, has now put a question mark on the party’s plan of action as the Republicans did not relent on the demands for healthcare and other sectors.
