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The Senate has approved a bipartisan deal to end the government shutdown. A House vote is expected on Wednesday.
November 11, 2025 at 2:28 AM
The Senate has approved a bipartisan deal to end the government shutdown. A House vote is expected on Wednesday.
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Color me shocked
UPDATE: The Senate votes 53-47 to shoot down the Baldwin amendment to extend ACA funds for 1 year. A party-line vote with every Republican rejecting it.
An important vote in this series: Tammy Baldwin’s proposal to extend ACA expiring funds for 1 year. It’s structured as a motion to table (i.e. scrap it from the amendment tree). But it’ll show the appetite (or lack thereof) in the Senate to address this issue.
November 11, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Color me shocked
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They're moving quickly through this list now.
I counted 8 Senate votes coming on the shutdown deal:
1) Motion to Proceed
2) Baldwin motion to table
3) Merkley motion to table
4) Paul amendment #3941
5) Cloture on the Collins substitute #3937
6) Collins substitute
7) Cloture on the bill as amended
8) Final passage
1) Motion to Proceed
2) Baldwin motion to table
3) Merkley motion to table
4) Paul amendment #3941
5) Cloture on the Collins substitute #3937
6) Collins substitute
7) Cloture on the bill as amended
8) Final passage
November 11, 2025 at 12:57 AM
They're moving quickly through this list now.
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The Senate votes 60-40 to block a filibuster against the shutdown package. The same 8 from the Democratic side broke ranks: King I-ME, Shaheen D-NH, Hassan D-NH, Rosen D-NV, Cortez Masto D-NV, Fetterman D-PA, Kaine D-VA, and Durbin D-IL.
November 11, 2025 at 1:26 AM
The Senate votes 60-40 to block a filibuster against the shutdown package. The same 8 from the Democratic side broke ranks: King I-ME, Shaheen D-NH, Hassan D-NH, Rosen D-NV, Cortez Masto D-NV, Fetterman D-PA, Kaine D-VA, and Durbin D-IL.
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The Baldwin amendment vote will be to table (kill) her amendment from the funding deal's amendment tree (this is how Rs took Schumer's Epstein amendment down)
Her amendment would keep ACA tax credits for 1 year
www.baldwin.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
Her amendment would keep ACA tax credits for 1 year
www.baldwin.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
www.baldwin.senate.gov
November 10, 2025 at 10:26 PM
The Baldwin amendment vote will be to table (kill) her amendment from the funding deal's amendment tree (this is how Rs took Schumer's Epstein amendment down)
Her amendment would keep ACA tax credits for 1 year
www.baldwin.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
Her amendment would keep ACA tax credits for 1 year
www.baldwin.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
Hearing that House GOP leadership has called House Rules Committee members back to DC tonight
Telling them to be ready to meet sometime after 5pm tomorrow
Telling them to be ready to meet sometime after 5pm tomorrow
November 10, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Hearing that House GOP leadership has called House Rules Committee members back to DC tonight
Telling them to be ready to meet sometime after 5pm tomorrow
Telling them to be ready to meet sometime after 5pm tomorrow
Looks like this will begin at around 6 tonight
Hearing now that the Senate vote on the CR plus the Paul Amendment and all procedural votes set to begin shortly
November 10, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Looks like this will begin at around 6 tonight
Hearing now that the Senate vote on the CR plus the Paul Amendment and all procedural votes set to begin shortly
November 10, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Hearing now that the Senate vote on the CR plus the Paul Amendment and all procedural votes set to begin shortly
GOP Senator Markwayne Mullin after GOP mtg today:
Because Rand Paul is demanding an amendment vote
Others want them too
One Repub demanding a vote on legislation to withhold member pay during shutdowns
This is why Thune wants to shut Paul down
Let one be introduced
And it's a posturing free for all
Because Rand Paul is demanding an amendment vote
Others want them too
One Repub demanding a vote on legislation to withhold member pay during shutdowns
This is why Thune wants to shut Paul down
Let one be introduced
And it's a posturing free for all
November 10, 2025 at 7:13 PM
GOP Senator Markwayne Mullin after GOP mtg today:
Because Rand Paul is demanding an amendment vote
Others want them too
One Repub demanding a vote on legislation to withhold member pay during shutdowns
This is why Thune wants to shut Paul down
Let one be introduced
And it's a posturing free for all
Because Rand Paul is demanding an amendment vote
Others want them too
One Repub demanding a vote on legislation to withhold member pay during shutdowns
This is why Thune wants to shut Paul down
Let one be introduced
And it's a posturing free for all
Senate Republican Caucus are in a meeting right now
Working on resolving Rand Paul's hemp issues
He's demanding a vote on a hemp amendment and if they open up amendments they can't move on UC
House Dem Caucus will meet in full at 3pm
Lots of positioning happening today
Timing remains unclear
Working on resolving Rand Paul's hemp issues
He's demanding a vote on a hemp amendment and if they open up amendments they can't move on UC
House Dem Caucus will meet in full at 3pm
Lots of positioning happening today
Timing remains unclear
November 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Senate Republican Caucus are in a meeting right now
Working on resolving Rand Paul's hemp issues
He's demanding a vote on a hemp amendment and if they open up amendments they can't move on UC
House Dem Caucus will meet in full at 3pm
Lots of positioning happening today
Timing remains unclear
Working on resolving Rand Paul's hemp issues
He's demanding a vote on a hemp amendment and if they open up amendments they can't move on UC
House Dem Caucus will meet in full at 3pm
Lots of positioning happening today
Timing remains unclear
Thune today on the potential for another shutdown at the end of January:
“It’s another deadline we have to deal with. But the immediate objective is get the government open .. there are Democrats and Republicans who are both interested in trying to do something on healthcare”
“It’s another deadline we have to deal with. But the immediate objective is get the government open .. there are Democrats and Republicans who are both interested in trying to do something on healthcare”
November 10, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Thune today on the potential for another shutdown at the end of January:
“It’s another deadline we have to deal with. But the immediate objective is get the government open .. there are Democrats and Republicans who are both interested in trying to do something on healthcare”
“It’s another deadline we have to deal with. But the immediate objective is get the government open .. there are Democrats and Republicans who are both interested in trying to do something on healthcare”
Hearing now that this event Crenshaw says he will not return to DC for features Jim Jordan
Via Jake Sherman:
TX GOP House Rep Dan Crenshaw said on today's House GOP conference call that he will not return to DC "without a definitive time to return for a vote to open the government"
Because he he has a 500-person event scheduled
With these characters it's always donors over your well being
TX GOP House Rep Dan Crenshaw said on today's House GOP conference call that he will not return to DC "without a definitive time to return for a vote to open the government"
Because he he has a 500-person event scheduled
With these characters it's always donors over your well being
November 10, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Hearing now that this event Crenshaw says he will not return to DC for features Jim Jordan
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Shutdown update: Sen. Rand Paul asking for “vote on an amendment to remove language in the current package that would restrict the production and sale of certain hemp-derived products and result in significant economic harm to farmers and small businesses in Kentucky.” Wants guv reopened ASAP tho
November 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Shutdown update: Sen. Rand Paul asking for “vote on an amendment to remove language in the current package that would restrict the production and sale of certain hemp-derived products and result in significant economic harm to farmers and small businesses in Kentucky.” Wants guv reopened ASAP tho
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Whoa -- Sen. Durbin went to up Leader Thune during the vote last night to tell him that on the shutdown vote and ACA promise that "8 of us are sticking our neck out that you're going to keep your word. I hope you will. He said 'I assure you I will,'" Durbin says just now
November 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Whoa -- Sen. Durbin went to up Leader Thune during the vote last night to tell him that on the shutdown vote and ACA promise that "8 of us are sticking our neck out that you're going to keep your word. I hope you will. He said 'I assure you I will,'" Durbin says just now
Dem House Rep-elect Adelita Grijalva today:
“I am planning to travel to D.C. after hearing through Ldr Jeffries & media Johnson finally intends to swear me in. While I am eager to get to work I am disappointed that one of my first votes will be on a bill that does nothing to protect working .."
“I am planning to travel to D.C. after hearing through Ldr Jeffries & media Johnson finally intends to swear me in. While I am eager to get to work I am disappointed that one of my first votes will be on a bill that does nothing to protect working .."
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Dem House Rep-elect Adelita Grijalva today:
“I am planning to travel to D.C. after hearing through Ldr Jeffries & media Johnson finally intends to swear me in. While I am eager to get to work I am disappointed that one of my first votes will be on a bill that does nothing to protect working .."
“I am planning to travel to D.C. after hearing through Ldr Jeffries & media Johnson finally intends to swear me in. While I am eager to get to work I am disappointed that one of my first votes will be on a bill that does nothing to protect working .."
Via Jake Sherman:
TX GOP House Rep Dan Crenshaw said on today's House GOP conference call that he will not return to DC "without a definitive time to return for a vote to open the government"
Because he he has a 500-person event scheduled
With these characters it's always donors over your well being
TX GOP House Rep Dan Crenshaw said on today's House GOP conference call that he will not return to DC "without a definitive time to return for a vote to open the government"
Because he he has a 500-person event scheduled
With these characters it's always donors over your well being
November 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Via Jake Sherman:
TX GOP House Rep Dan Crenshaw said on today's House GOP conference call that he will not return to DC "without a definitive time to return for a vote to open the government"
Because he he has a 500-person event scheduled
With these characters it's always donors over your well being
TX GOP House Rep Dan Crenshaw said on today's House GOP conference call that he will not return to DC "without a definitive time to return for a vote to open the government"
Because he he has a 500-person event scheduled
With these characters it's always donors over your well being
On the House GOP Conf call today Johnson said House Rules Committee could meet tomorrow if the Senate acts quickly
With House Dem leaders opposed to this CR
It is likely this bill cannot be fast-tracked via suspension
Passing a rule will allow for simple majority threshold
Much remains to be seen
With House Dem leaders opposed to this CR
It is likely this bill cannot be fast-tracked via suspension
Passing a rule will allow for simple majority threshold
Much remains to be seen
November 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
On the House GOP Conf call today Johnson said House Rules Committee could meet tomorrow if the Senate acts quickly
With House Dem leaders opposed to this CR
It is likely this bill cannot be fast-tracked via suspension
Passing a rule will allow for simple majority threshold
Much remains to be seen
With House Dem leaders opposed to this CR
It is likely this bill cannot be fast-tracked via suspension
Passing a rule will allow for simple majority threshold
Much remains to be seen
I'm told that House GOP Whip Tom Emmer said on the House GOP Conference call this morning that a vote whipping on Senate's CR measure to end shutdown will begin immediately
November 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
I'm told that House GOP Whip Tom Emmer said on the House GOP Conference call this morning that a vote whipping on Senate's CR measure to end shutdown will begin immediately
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Trump’s America, the sequel:
The accomplices Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, John Eastman, Jenna Ellis, Christina Bobb, and dozens of fake GOP electors get pardons. The truth-tellers get threats.
And next up, a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell.
The accomplices Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, John Eastman, Jenna Ellis, Christina Bobb, and dozens of fake GOP electors get pardons. The truth-tellers get threats.
And next up, a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell.
November 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Trump’s America, the sequel:
The accomplices Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, John Eastman, Jenna Ellis, Christina Bobb, and dozens of fake GOP electors get pardons. The truth-tellers get threats.
And next up, a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell.
The accomplices Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, John Eastman, Jenna Ellis, Christina Bobb, and dozens of fake GOP electors get pardons. The truth-tellers get threats.
And next up, a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell.
Thune now:
“We’re waiting to hear what the Dems want in terms of time to talk, if any”
Says GOP leaders also "working to clear" Rand Paul’s objection over the Ag bill (hemp)
“When we hear from the Dems about whether they’re ready to move, then we’ll figure out the rest of it with our objector”
“We’re waiting to hear what the Dems want in terms of time to talk, if any”
Says GOP leaders also "working to clear" Rand Paul’s objection over the Ag bill (hemp)
“When we hear from the Dems about whether they’re ready to move, then we’ll figure out the rest of it with our objector”
November 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Thune now:
“We’re waiting to hear what the Dems want in terms of time to talk, if any”
Says GOP leaders also "working to clear" Rand Paul’s objection over the Ag bill (hemp)
“When we hear from the Dems about whether they’re ready to move, then we’ll figure out the rest of it with our objector”
“We’re waiting to hear what the Dems want in terms of time to talk, if any”
Says GOP leaders also "working to clear" Rand Paul’s objection over the Ag bill (hemp)
“When we hear from the Dems about whether they’re ready to move, then we’ll figure out the rest of it with our objector”
NEWS:
House Dem Rep Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) will NOT run for reelection in 2026
"I made a commitment years ago to always lead the charge on behalf of those I represent, and I believe I have fulfilled that commitment to the very best of my abilities .. now is the time to pass the torch .."
House Dem Rep Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) will NOT run for reelection in 2026
"I made a commitment years ago to always lead the charge on behalf of those I represent, and I believe I have fulfilled that commitment to the very best of my abilities .. now is the time to pass the torch .."
November 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
NEWS:
House Dem Rep Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) will NOT run for reelection in 2026
"I made a commitment years ago to always lead the charge on behalf of those I represent, and I believe I have fulfilled that commitment to the very best of my abilities .. now is the time to pass the torch .."
House Dem Rep Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) will NOT run for reelection in 2026
"I made a commitment years ago to always lead the charge on behalf of those I represent, and I believe I have fulfilled that commitment to the very best of my abilities .. now is the time to pass the torch .."
Senate is gaveled in for today's session
Word is Senate GOP Caucus will meet at 1pm
Still no word on a time (unanimous consent) agreement to move the CR to final passage
Word is Senate GOP Caucus will meet at 1pm
Still no word on a time (unanimous consent) agreement to move the CR to final passage
November 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Senate is gaveled in for today's session
Word is Senate GOP Caucus will meet at 1pm
Still no word on a time (unanimous consent) agreement to move the CR to final passage
Word is Senate GOP Caucus will meet at 1pm
Still no word on a time (unanimous consent) agreement to move the CR to final passage
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Senate Finance Republicans as of now are planning to meet later today today to discuss expiring enhanced ACA tax credits issue
November 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Senate Finance Republicans as of now are planning to meet later today today to discuss expiring enhanced ACA tax credits issue
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There are some discussions about Sen. Rand Paul getting a hemp-related vote as part of shutdown deal. Could speed things up at least on the GOP side
Any one senator can jam this up for a few days
Any one senator can jam this up for a few days
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
There are some discussions about Sen. Rand Paul getting a hemp-related vote as part of shutdown deal. Could speed things up at least on the GOP side
Any one senator can jam this up for a few days
Any one senator can jam this up for a few days
Chris Murphy:
"Standing up to a tyrant - who is willing to impose pain as leverage to compel loyalty or acquiescence - is hard. You can convince yourself that yielding stops the pain and brings you back to "normal".
But there is no "normal". Submission emboldens the tyrant. The threat grows."
"Standing up to a tyrant - who is willing to impose pain as leverage to compel loyalty or acquiescence - is hard. You can convince yourself that yielding stops the pain and brings you back to "normal".
But there is no "normal". Submission emboldens the tyrant. The threat grows."
November 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Chris Murphy:
"Standing up to a tyrant - who is willing to impose pain as leverage to compel loyalty or acquiescence - is hard. You can convince yourself that yielding stops the pain and brings you back to "normal".
But there is no "normal". Submission emboldens the tyrant. The threat grows."
"Standing up to a tyrant - who is willing to impose pain as leverage to compel loyalty or acquiescence - is hard. You can convince yourself that yielding stops the pain and brings you back to "normal".
But there is no "normal". Submission emboldens the tyrant. The threat grows."