Senators reached a provisional agreement to reopen the federal government after a 43-day shutdown, but it is only the first step in ending the impasse. A provisional agreement indicates that both parties have agreed in principle on a short-term funding measure, typically a continuing resolution (CR), that will temporarily restore government funding while detailed negotiations continue. In this case, the Senate approved a compromise CR that would fund agencies through Jan. 30, 2026, and attach three full-year appropriations bills covering military construction, veteran affairs, and agriculture.

How Did We Get Here?

Eight Senate Democrats and one independent who caucuses with the party broke ranks by voting to advance the measure, ending the government shutdown. The defectors were Catherin

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