Government Shutdown & Messaging - The debate revolves around who will be credited with ending the government shutdown: Democrats or Republicans [1] - Republicans argue Democrats didn't achieve their goals and the shutdown was unnecessary [1] - Democrats may argue Republicans are responsible for the healthcare crisis if a bill isn't passed in December [3] - Messaging around subsidies possibly going to undocumented immigrants was an early talking point, later sidelined [5][6] Healthcare & ACA Subsidies - Millions of people may not be able to afford health insurance due to the ACA subsidy extension [5] - Republicans claim Democrats essentially caved and didn't get what they wanted regarding healthcare funding [8][9] - Democrats were allegedly trying to repeal the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" which had restrictions on undocumented immigrants getting healthcare [7] - Undocumented immigrants are already barred from receiving federal benefits from Medicaid [8] Legislative Process & Vote Tally - The Senate passed a bill with a 60-40 vote, indicating a significant step towards reopening the government [10] - Eight Senate Democrats supported the measure [10] - The bill is heading to the House for a vote on Wednesday [10] - The House vote will determine whether the bill passes [11]