Federal legislators are moving to reopen the government, potentially ending the longest shutdown in United States history.

U.S. senators voted 60-40 on Nov. 9, with eight Democrats voting alongside 52 Republicans on potential legislation, marking the first steps toward ending the shutdown.

A final Senate vote could occur as early as Nov. 10, as the U.S. Senate is set to reconvene at 11 a.m.

This legislature must then get approved by members of the House. No vote has been scheduled yet in the House for this action.

If members of both chambers vote in favor of the deal, it would be sent to U.S. President Donald Trump for signing.

What does the Senate deal include?

The proposed Senate deal is set to fund the government until Jan. 30 and provide full-year funding for various programs, in

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