Deal will now head to the House but many in the Democrats are enraged with colleagues who supported the measure, and with minority leader Chuck Schumer
Good morning, and welcome to our live coverage of US politics. The US Senate has passed a critical funding bill that could end the longest government shutdown in American history within days.
The breakthrough came after Senate Democrats broke with their party to strike a deal with Republicans, in a move that has enraged many in their caucus.
Some Democrats are now calling for the Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer to resign, even though he voted against the deal, as many in the party are furious that the agreement does not include any extensions on healthcare subsidies.
California Governor Gavin Newsom – considered a top contender for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination – was among those who criticized the deal, saying on Monday he had “deep disappointment, deep concern about my party right now”.
