The US Senate took a major step in ending the agreement Government shutdownWhich broke the record in history with 40 days of paralysis. California Governor Gavin Newsom and New York Governor Kathy HochulThey expressed their dissatisfaction with the initiative of the Democratic wing, and indicated that it was a “betrayal of American workers.”
Progress toward reopening occurred as a result of Republicans accepted a Democratic request Regarding a subsequent vote on extending health care subsidies in the country Affordable Care Actin a vote this Sunday. Newsom He criticized the position of some allies And members of the Senate, because it does not guarantee its approval.
The vote ended on November 9 with a 60-40 vote, leaving the Senate to debate the spending bill before a final decision. Even with House approval, the House must give the green light to the proposal, as well as obtain a signature Donald Trump.
Newsom questioned the progress made SundayWhich also included allocating funds to the national administration until next January 30, Via a post on X. “Tonight’s vote in the Senate is on The federal government shutdown should have been a powerful moment“, said the Governor of California.
He continued: “Instead, we saw surrender and capitulation Betrayal of American workers. “The American people need more from their leaders.”
For his part, Democratic Senator from Illinois Richard J. Durbin pointed out that: The bill is “not perfect, but it takes important steps.” “Not only will this fully fund SNAP for next year, it will It would reverse the mass layoffs ordered by the Trump administration“, he pointed out.
Among the reasons that led to disagreement between legislators and led to US government shutdown The extension of benefits was to help in the Affordable Care Act, which expires at the end of 2025. The governor noted that “The end of quarantine must not come at the expense of health care for tens of millions of Americans.”.
Hochul expressed his disagreement with Sunday’s vote in the Senate. “This agreement paves the way for Devastating premium increasesWhich will increase costs for New Yorkers. “Don’t count on me,” he said.
And in the vote this weekend, Five Democratic senators modified their votes Regarding reopening the federal government, to achieve sufficient support. These were:
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