USA Possible end to shutdown: US Senate clears first hurdle

For the first time since the start of the bitter budget dispute in the US, Republicans and Democrats have taken a concrete step towards ending the partial government shutdown.

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10.11.2025, 05:02

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Late on Sunday evening (local time), the Senate voted with the Democrats in favor of discussing a transition budget originating from the House of Representatives. This means that a first important hurdle in parliament to end the longest shutdown in the history of the United States has been overcome.