WASHINGTON, D.C.—The United States Senate passed HR 5371 tiled, “Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026,” on November 10 with a 60-40 vote, and now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration on Wednesday, November 12. The longest government shutdown in U.S. history could end Wednesday if the House concurs with the Senate’s amendments.

The bill’s passage required bipartisan support (at least 60 votes), as Republicans only hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate (including independents who caucus with Democrats). Seven Democrats and one independent voted with 52 Republicans to invoke cloture and pass the measure. The Democrats and independents who crossed the aisle include Senators Jeanne Shah

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