Eight Senate Democrats voted with Republicans on Sunday night to move forward with a package that would reopen the federal government.

Why it matters: It's a critical procedural vote that serves as a clear sign that a bipartisan deal has been reached to fund agencies, eventually vote on health care subsidies, undo federal layoffs — and end the record-breaking shutdown. • Democrats have held out for weeks, demanding that Republicans work with them to extend expiring ACA tax credits in exchange for funding the government. • Prolonged shutdown pain ultimately won out, with moderate Democrats accepting a promise of an ACA vote despite progressives and House Democrats adamantly warning against accepting a handshake deal.

Driving the news: The final tally on the procedural vote was 60-40.

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