Senate, record-long shutdown
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The top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee slammed a Senate-approved plan to reopen the government that would also pave the way for eight GOP senators to earn significant sums from
The Washington Post editorial board criticized Democrats for prolonging the government shutdown and praised the Senate Democrats who voted with Republicans to reopen the government.
The House voted 222 to 209 to end the record-long government shutdown Wednesday night. Six Democrats voted with Republicans to pass the bill, while two Republicans voted against. The bill now heads to President Trump’s desk where he is expected to sign it.
Schumer’s leadership potentially stands on uncertain ground amid the shutdown and criticism from members within his own party.
Here's how all of Georgia's House representatives voted on the bill that ended the longest government shutdown in history.
The House on Wednesday approved a Senate-passed bill to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history after more than a month of stalemate. The bill now goes to the president for his signature. Members voted mostly along party lines, with all but two Republicans voting “yes” and all but six Democrats voting “no.”
The sour atmosphere stands to linger as another shutdown deadline approaches and the health care fight continues.