The Senate officially passed a bipartisan package Monday night to end the record-long government shutdown.
Why it matters: After 40 days, eight Democrats broke with their party in support of a bipartisan deal to reopen the government, fund key agencies, undo federal layoffs and hold a vote on extending ACA enhanced subsidies.
- The final vote on Monday was 60 to 40, with seven Democrats and Independent Angus King (Maine) voting "yes" and Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) voting "no." King caucuses with Democrats.
- Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has directed House members to return to Washington, and a vote on the package is expected as soon as Wednesday. Johnson told reporters Monday that he expects to have the votes he needs.
- The White House supports the deal, meaning the government is expected to officially reopen this week.
Between the lines: After Sunday's breakthrough procedural vote, unanimous agreement was reached Monday evening to expedite the voting process in the Senate.
- To ensure the vote could move forward Monday, Paul was granted a vote on an amendment seeking to take out a crackdown on certain hemp products included in the government funding language.
- It failed prior to final passage.
