The Government Shutdown Is Almost Over After a Key Vote in the Senate
Monday, with a promise to move on immigration bills including support for undocumented people brought to the U.S. as children. , the Senate voted 81-18 on a short-term continuing resolution to fund the government through Feb. 8, in part based on a promise from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to hold a debate over immigration measures soon. “We will vote today to reopen the government,” Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said shortly after noon. The shutdown began in part because congressional Democrats wanted to use the routine ...
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