Senate vote marks step in the direction of ending federal shutdown

The Senate handed a key take a look at vote Sunday evening on a plan that will be a serious 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.