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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) — The U.S. Senate on Monday evening passed a bill to keep the federal government funded until the end of January, ending the longest shutdown in history, now in its 41st day.
The bill passed with 60 votes in favor and 40 against. Eight Democrats supported the Republicans.
The approved bill allows funding for most federal agencies at current levels through January 30, and for the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Veterans Affairs, military construction, and congressional activities for the entire fiscal year.
The bill would provide full-year funding for the SNAP food assistance program, which was jeopardized by the extended government shutdown.
As part of the deal to end the shutdown, Senate Majority Leader John Thune promised Democratic senators a vote "no later than the second week of December" to extend subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.
Some Democrats objected, noting that Republicans had only promised to hold a vote and had not guaranteed the continuation of subsidies that were set to expire at the end of the year. Protecting health benefits remains a central demand of Democrats.
The approved package covers only three of the 12 appropriations bills Congress must pass each year.
The parties will continue negotiations on the remaining nine budget bills until the end of January. If agreement is not reached, the US government could face another shutdown.
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