Moderate Democrats Defect as Senate Passes Plan to End Government Shutdown Amid Negotiations

According to COINOTAG News, citing the Associated Press, a Senate procedural vote to end the government shutdown advanced after several moderate Democrats shifted stance. The move defied early expectations of broader cross‑party support, with only five Democrats altering their position—the number the Republicans needed.

Three conservative Republican senators, wary of spending bills, initially withheld votes. After discreet talks with Senator Toomey and later consultations with President Trump, they joined the measure, briefly pausing the tally before final affirmative votes.

Following a two‑hour Democratic caucus, Schumer signaled he could not wholeheartedly back the plan. Bernie Sanders called walking away a “terrible mistake,” and Chris Murphy urged voters to demand firm stance, reflecting Democrats’ resistance to reopening the government and expanding ACA tax credits.

Republicans argued there would be no concession on healthcare reform, even as the framework emerged, with leaders privately negotiating with moderates amid ongoing policy uncertainty and budget discussions.