CR Passes the Senate

After a record 40 days, the Senate voted last night to end the government shutdown. Eight Democrats crossed over to vote for the bill after Republican leadership promised a vote to extend the Affordable Care Act subsides. This short-term continuing resolution would be in effect through January 30. It also sets the stage for action on three-year-long appropriations bills; Agriculture, Veterans Affairs and military construction projects. “As I said many times, I firmly believe the way to fund the federal government is by passing appropriations bills in regular order, a process that gives senators from both parties to have their voices heard.” That’s Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota. Since there’s been a change in the legislation, the House needs to vote again. That potentially could happen before the end of the week.