Senate vote marks step in direction of ending federal shutdown
The Senate handed a key take a look at vote Sunday night time on a plan that might be a significant step towards reopening the federal government.
After 40 days of a standoff, the invoice superior by a vote of 60-40, simply barely assembly the 60 votes wanted to maintain it transferring ahead.
The vote was gaveled right down to applause within the chamber at 10:49 p.m. ET.
