BREAKING: Senate votes to reopen government - NBC News

[TexasTowelie]

The Senate passed legislation to reopen the government and end the record-long shutdown after eight Democrats broke with their party and joined Republicans. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz and Melanie Zanona discuss next steps and who may get credit for ending the shutdown.

[Coldwater]

1. We had 8 traitors among our ranks

Last week we won a great victory and put trump on notice that his administration is essentially over after November 3, 2026, only to witness 8 Senators decide to turn traitor, and side with the republicans to end the shutdown,

We had all the momentum and the American people on our side.

The latest poll had 45% blaming the Republicans and 39% pointing to the Democrats.

When independents are included, the gap mushrooms with 48% holding the GOP responsible, 32% blaming Democrats.

[ancianita]

2. Not so. We still have the momentum going into 2026.

[choie]

3. More than 8

No way Schumer and others weren’t in on it.