What to know on Day 41 of the government shutdown

The Senate is working to finalize the legislative package that would end the government shutdown , following a key vote late Sunday that saw eight Democrats cross the aisle to embrace a deal .

Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters he hoped to hold a final vote on the package "in the very near future," possibly as early as Monday. The chamber still needs to overcome several procedural hurdles to finalize the legislation, and any senator could delay the process.

The final version of the bill will extend government funding through January 2026 and include three year-long funding bills for various federal agencies and programs. In exchange for their votes, the eight Democrats secured a commitment that the chamber would vot

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