Chuck Schumer Rages as Senate Approves Motion to End Historic Shutdown [WATCH]

The U.S. Senate voted late Sunday to end a filibuster and advance legislation aimed at reopening the federal government, marking a significant step toward resolving the longest shutdown in U.S. history.

The motion to invoke cloture on the House-passed continuing resolution (CR) passed 60–40 after weeks of stalled negotiations and repeated failed votes.

It was the fifteenth attempt to move the measure forward. Eight members of the Senate Democratic Caucus crossed party lines to join Republicans, clearing the way for debate and final passage in the coming days.

The vote followed more than a month of gridlock between Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.

The House of Representatives is scheduled to return to session on Wednesday to vote on the final funding package once it clears the Senate.

Sen. John Cornyn arrived just before 10:45 p.m. to cast the final vote securing the motion’s approval.

Republicans plan to amend the continuing resolution by adding three full-year appropriations bills, a key part of a bipartisan framework being developed to prevent another shutdown.

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The 40-day shutdown had caused widespread disruptions across federal agencies and delayed pay for thousands of government employees.

With Sunday’s vote, the Senate signaled its intent to restore government operations before the upcoming federal pay cycle.

Senate Minority Leader Schumer expressed his frustration following the vote, declaring on the floor, “I must vote no!”

He went on to reference the state of the nation’s healthcare system, saying Democrats would “not give up this fight.”

🚨 BREAKING: A shook Chuck Schumer is STUNNED on the Senate floor after several of his party members caved to Donald Trump, backing the GOP government reopening bill

He’s hoping for a HUGE House Dem opposition.

“I voted NO!!”

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— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) November 10, 2025

The vote came after days of backroom discussions and an increasing number of Democrats showing willingness to back a compromise deal.

Eight Democratic senators broke ranks with Schumer to support the motion, joining all Republicans present.

The Democrats who voted with the GOP included Sens. Angus King of Maine (Independent who caucuses with Democrats), John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire, Jacky Rosen of Nevada, Tim Kaine of Virginia, and Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin of Illinois.

Their decision followed weeks of bipartisan negotiations aimed at producing a package that could gain the necessary votes to reopen the government.

The final legislation is expected to extend funding through January 2026 and provide for three full-year spending bills covering key government departments.

Fox News reported that Sunday’s breakthrough came after “a group of Senate Democrats caving and joining Republicans in their bid to pass a revamped plan to end the shutdown.”

Signs of a resolution had grown throughout the day as lawmakers circulated a new version of the funding measure that included both bipartisan spending priorities and procedural safeguards to ensure a longer-term deal.

The eight Democrats who voted with Republicans were among those who had participated in bipartisan talks over the previous weeks.

Their support marked the first time during the 40-day shutdown that Schumer’s caucus had splintered in significant numbers.

The motion’s approval allows the Senate to move toward final passage of the funding package early this week, with the House expected to take up the amended bill on Wednesday.

If passed, the measure would be sent to President Trump for his signature, ending the record-breaking shutdown and restoring normal government operations across the country.