"On Sunday, eight Senate Democrats crossed the aisle to vote to advance a Republican bill to fund and reopen the federal government, which shut down on Oct. 1. Republicans control the chamber 53-47, but 60 votes are needed to overcome a procedural hurdle known as cloture. The eight Democrats gave the bill the 60 votes it needed, as one Republican Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) voted against the measure."
"Senate Democrats withheld their support for the GOP bill, as they demanded Republicans agree to extend Covid-era healthcare premium subsidies under the Affordable Care Act. About 24 million Americans receive healthcare under the act, and the vast majority are set to see their premium costs double if the subsidies are not extended. However, Democrats got no such concession in exchange for the eight members of the caucus who vote with the GOP."
"RAJU: Was the shutdown worth it? JEFFRIES: We have waged a battle on behalf of the American people. First of all, Donald Trump and Republicans are the ones who shut the government down. They have the House, the Senate, and the presidency. And the American people know it. And that's been the case for seven consecutive weeks."
Eight Senate Democrats crossed the aisle to advance a Republican bill to fund and reopen the federal government, supplying the 60 votes required to overcome cloture. Republicans control the Senate 53-47, and one Republican, Sen. Rand Paul, voted against the measure. Senate Democrats had withheld support while demanding extension of Covid-era Affordable Care Act premium subsidies that affect about 24 million Americans and whose expiration would double premiums for most recipients. Democrats received no subsidy concession in exchange for the defections. Democratic leaders faced internal criticism over the outcome, while party leaders framed the fight as ongoing.
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