There was cautious optimism among senators and aides that a bipartisan timing agreement could be reached to bypass what would otherwise be days of procedural hurdles that could further draw out the longest shutdown in history.
Moving to final passage on Monday and sending the measure, which funds the government through January 2026, to the House would require the cooperation of all 100 senators. Otherwise, it could take several additional days and procedural votes until the legislation clears the upper chamber.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) urged senators not to “stand in the way of being able to deliver the relief quickly.”
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“The American people have suffered for long enough,” he said. “Let’s not pointlessly drag this bill out.”
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