Bulwark Takes Will the Shutdown Deal Actually Hold?
Nov 10, 2025
Senators are poised to vote on a budget deal that could end the government shutdown. Support and opposition among senators reveal deep partisan divides. Democrats face pressure to reject the deal, citing key policy implications, while proponents highlight wins like rehiring federal workers. Historical contexts of past shutdowns are discussed, shedding light on potential electoral consequences. The focus shifts to the House, where Mike Johnson's response could determine the deal's fate, adding to the political drama ahead.
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Senate Deal Is Short-Term And Conditional
- Senators negotiated a short-term CR that funds government through January 30 and promises a December vote on ACA subsidies.
- The deal also includes a minibus funding package and SNAP funding through FY2026 to limit immediate harm.
Caught The Deal After A Football Loss
- Joe Perticone opens by saying he watched the Niners lose and then followed fast-moving Senate negotiations.
- He describes the deal architects and what they scrambled to include in the CR.
Democratic Split Threatens Passage
- The whip count shows bipartisan Republican support with a handful of Democrats joining, while many prominent Democrats oppose it.
- Key Democrats like Chuck Schumer, Brian Schatz, and several 2028 potential candidates publicly opposed the deal.