- On this vote, the yays are 222. The nays are 209. The bill has passed. - The House has just passed a federal funding bill to end a 43 day Government Shutdown.The longest in US history. - We went through this short term disaster with the Democrats because they thought it would be good politically, and it's an honor now to sign this incredible bill, and get our country working again. - Thank you, all.- [Narrator] They reached a deal that reverses mass layoffs and rewrites the federal definition of hemp. But ...

We start with some breaking news coming out of Capitol Hill this hour. The Senate is in a rare Sunday session as reports indicate a handful of Democrats could be ready to advance a package of spending bills and a short-term funding measure through the end of January. In exchange, Republicans would agree to hold a December vote to extend ACA tax credits for one year. It would still need the 60 votes to pass the Senate. Of course, it is the most significant movement towards a bipartisan break breakthrough to ...

I want to just get start with whether you feel confident that you can complete some sort of agreement in the next few days. Do you have a timeframe as these discussions do continue. Well, good morning.Great to be with you. You know, as Democrats, we've repeatedly made clear we will sit down any time, any place with anyone either here at Capitol Hill or back at the White House in order to reopen the government, to enact a spending bill that actually meets the needs of the American people as opposed to hurtin ...

The conventional wisdom is we shut down after midnight. And I'm assuming you don't see a way around it. What comes after the shutdown.Well, unfortunately, it looks like we are barreling towards a shutdown because Democrats like Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer have changed their position entirely on keeping the government funded and passing clean cars. Whether it was Joe Biden or Donald Trump, I voted for every single C. R.to keep the government open and funded while we negotiate a final appropriations pac ...

Core Points - The current political climate is characterized by a lack of bipartisanship and high tensions among lawmakers, making it difficult to reach compromises on key issues [2][4][5] - There are significant areas of negotiation, including potential bailouts for farmers and addressing ACA subsidies, which could be tied to ongoing budget discussions [3][4] - The ongoing government shutdown is affecting federal workers, with many essential personnel working without pay while lawmakers continue to receive their salaries, leading to growing discontent [7][10][11] Group 1: Legislative Process - Lawmakers are expected to continue voting on bills that currently lack sufficient support, with a break scheduled for Yom Kippur [1] - There is a possibility that negotiations could conclude by Monday, but the lack of urgency among lawmakers suggests a prolonged process [2] Group 2: Key Issues for Negotiation - Areas needing compromise include health care, specifically ACA subsidies, and potential financial assistance for farmers affected by trade issues with China [3][4] - Republican lawmakers are seeking substantial bailouts, estimated between $30 billion to $60 billion, which could be leveraged to gain votes [4] Group 3: Impact of Government Shutdown - The shutdown has resulted in 750,000 federal employees working without pay, with 88% of Social Security Administration staff affected [7][11] - The disparity in pay between lawmakers and federal workers is causing frustration, especially as essential personnel continue to work without compensation [8][10][12]