which senators voted to reopen the government

Direct answer: As of November 2025, eight Democratic senators plus one independent who caucuses with Democrats broke with their party to advance a stopgap funding measure to reopen the government. The eight Democrats typically cited are Catherine Cortez Masto, Dick Durbin, John Fetterman, Maggie Hassan, Jeanne Shaheen, Angus King, Jacky Rosen, and Tim Kaine (the independent is Angus King, who caucuses with Democrats). These defections helped move the bipartisan deal toward reopening, though final passage and House approval were still required. For the most current roll call and exact vote tallies, please refer to the latest official Senate vote records or reputable outlets covering the chamber’s proceedings.