USA End of shutdown in sight? Movement in the US budget dispute
There appears to be movement in the weeks-long deadlock over the adoption of a budget in the USA.
10.11.2025, 02:31
SDA
According to Democratic Senator Tim Kaine and consistent US media reports, Republicans and Democrats in the Senate were able to agree on the key points of a compromise.
According to the media, the procedural vote on the compromise is to take place on Sunday evening (local time). Although this would be a political breakthrough, it would still not mean an end to the partial shutdown of government operations in the USA, which has been ongoing for almost six weeks.
With 53 of the 100 seats in the Senate, the Republicans have a narrow majority. However, at least 60 votes must be reached in the House for the procedural vote. According to US media, enough Democrats have shown themselves willing to support the compromise.
The bone of contention: health insurance
Kaine explained on Platform X that the deal includes a vote on reducing health insurance contributions, which the Democrats had insisted on. In addition, it should be ensured that federal employees laid off during the shutdown are reinstated and outstanding salaries are paid retrospectively.
Because Democrats and Republicans in Congress cannot agree on a budget, regular government operations have been largely paralyzed since the beginning of October. However, the Senate still has to agree on a corresponding package. The draft would then have to be approved again by the other chamber of parliament, the House of Representatives. Depending on the level of opposition in both parties, this process could take days.
