Thune's Test Vote: Senate's Latest Move in Shutdown Saga
Update: 2025-11-09
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On November ninth, Senate Republican leader John Thune proposed a test vote on a narrow spending package to end the government shutdown, as pressure mounted to reopen federal agencies. Democrats demanded a one-year extension of Obamacare subsidies, while Thune awaited at least ten Democratic votes. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned of potential air traffic slowdowns over Thanksgiving. The Senate prepared a new stopgap measure, funding certain departments through September 2026. Senators remained in Washington, urged by President Trump to resolve the spending dispute. This situation underscores the ongoing struggle for bipartisan agreements on critical spending issues, affecting federal workers and essential services.
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