Lawmakers cut deal to end federal government shutdown | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJohn BowdenMonday 10 November 2025 06:53 GMTTrump blames Democrats for government shutdownA tentative deal was reached in the Senate to end a federal government shutdown, passing with a 60-40 vote.The agreement would extend government funding until the end of January while further negotiations take place, including a vote to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies for one year.It also includes provisions to reverse and block future White House-directed layoffs, a win for the president's rivals.The deal still requires passage by the House of Representatives and the president's signature to become law, with uncertainty surrounding Republican leadership's support.While moderate Democrats backed the compromise, progressives and some House Democrats expressed anger that subsidies were not passed outright, fearing they are now off the table.In fullSenators take step toward ending historic government shutdownThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in