Eight Democratic senators joined Republicans to end the government shutdown in November 2025. The group included several moderates who supported a particular funding deal that would keep the government open through January 30, 2026, without extending ACA health care subsidies. The move drew sharp criticism from many in the Democratic caucus who preferred a plan that would also renew ACA subsidies, arguing that the healthcare provisions were essential for millions of Americans. The eight senators were:
- Tim Kaine
- Jeanne Shaheen
- Catherine Cortez Masto
- Tim Murphy
- Ed Markey
- Chris Murphy
- Chris Coons
- John Fetterman
Note: If you’d like, I can pull up the exact roll call with vote tallies and the stated reasons each senator gave for their vote from current news sources.
