The U.S. Senate on Monday drew closer to ending the U.S. government shutdown after a small group of Senate Democrats and an independent senator broke a 40-day stalemate late Sunday evening and voted with Republicans to move forward with reopening the government, in a move that has angered many in their caucus.

The legislative package that appears on track to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history leaves out any clear resolution on the expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits that have made private health insurance less costly for millions of Americans.

It is unclear when the Senate will hold final votes on the legislation, but Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he hopes passage would be swift. Still, an end could be days away if any senators object.

Meanwhile, the shutd

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