The United States Senate approved on the night of Monday, November 10, 2025, a bill that ends the paralysis of federal services, known as shutdown, which began on October 1. The vote, by 60 to 40, brought together the Republican majority with eight dissident Democrats, overcoming an impasse over funding. The agreement restores government operations through January 30, 2026, alleviating impacts on millions of employees and agencies.
This bipartisan measure avoids indefinite extensions and prioritizes the continuity of essential services, although it omits immediate extensions to health subsidies. The text now advances to the Chamber of Representatives, where it must be voted on by Wednesday, November 12th. President Donald Trump endorsed the package, calling it a victory for economic stability.
Bipartisan agreement details
The project suspends cuts to federal agencies and reverses layoffs of thousands of public servants affected by the strike.
It guarantees retroactive payment to 1.4 million employees on unpaid leave or working without pay.
Funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is secured for one year, benefiting 42 million low-income Americans.
Outage history
The current shutdown surpassed the previous record of 35 days, from 2018-2019, during Trump’s first term.
It began after failure to pass annual budget, with disputes over Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies.
Polls from October indicate that 50% of Americans blame Republicans, while 43% blame Democrats for the crisis.
Impacts included FAA flight delays and disruptions to FDA food inspections.
Republican position on package
Republican leaders, such as Senator John Thune, defended the text as a responsible fiscal measure.
The agreement avoids an immediate increase in public debt and focuses on government efficiency.
Thune promised a vote in December on expanding ACA subsidies, with no guarantee of approval.
He highlighted that the shutdown cost US$15 billion a week in lost GDP, according to estimates from the Congressional Budget Office.
Democratic Party Reactions
Eight Democratic senators crossed the aisle to support the bill, facing internal criticism.
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Dick Durbin expressed frustration over the lack of concessions on healthcare.
- Durbin stated thatThe shutdown represented a chance for better policies, but it yielded no progress.
- Governor Gavin Newsom of California called the deal “pathetic” for ignoring millions of ACA beneficiaries.
- Progressives in Congress call for Schumer’s resignation, alleging betrayal of election promises.
These divisions could influence primaries for the 2026 midterm elections.
Path in the House of Representatives
House Speaker Mike Johnson called on deputies to return immediately for voting.
Johnson described the shutdown as “caused by Democrats” and defended the package as a sensible outcome.
The session should take place between Tuesday and Wednesday, with rapid approval expected.
If signed into law by Trump, the government would reopen within hours, restoring services like national parks and visa processing.
Measures for federal employees
Affected employees receive retroactive payment guarantees once the bill becomes law.
The strike forced 800,000 workers to take unpaid breaks, with impacts on families and local economies.
Agencies such as the Justice Department maintained minimal operations, but courts faced delays in civil litigation.
The text includesui compensation of up to US$500,000 for senators whose phone records were searched without notification.
Protected social programs
SNAP, vital for vulnerable families, is extended until September 2026, avoiding cuts in benefits.
This covers food distribution for 42 million, preventing hunger during the holiday season.
Other programs, such as WIC for mothers and children, use reserves from previous years for continuity.
Estimates indicate that without the agreement, 10 million would lose access to subsidized school meals.
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