Direct answer: Several Democratic lawmakers voted with Republicans to end the government shutdown, but the number and identities can vary by the specific vote and timing. As of recent reporting, a group of Democrats and one independent broke ranks to support a funding package, allowing a 60–40 vote to move the measure forward and aim to reopen the government. The exact roster changed as negotiations progressed, and the vote drew significant backlash from many in the Democratic caucus. Context and details
- Who voted with Democrats to end the shutdown: A subset of Senate Democrats joined Republicans in approving a funding package intended to end the shutdown. Reports cited up to seven or eight Democrats (plus one independent) crossing party lines in different phases of the process. For example, coverage noted eight Democratic senators voting to advance the deal, with some later reports listing seven Democrats and one independent in subsequent votes. This reflects shifting alignments as talks evolved. [source variety across major outlets]
- Notable names often mentioned in initial reports included senators who faced different electoral considerations or who had previously shown willingness to support bipartisan measures. The exact names can be sensitive to the particular bill version and the moment in time you’re asking about.
- Party response: The votes caused backlash within the Democratic caucus, with many members opposing the deal and arguing it didn’t meet their stated demands, such as extending subsidies or other policy goals. The decision was framed by Democrats as a difficult but necessary compromise by some to prevent further harm from the shutdown, while others emphasized unity around core policy priorities.
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- If you need the precise names and vote tallies for a specific day or bill version (e.g., the exact roll call for a particular funding package or procedural step), I can pull the latest, most accurate roll call data and summarize who voted for and against, along with any near-term implications for House action and the next steps.
