Shutdown latest: Jon Stewart roasts Democrats for ‘world-class collapse’ after eight senators cave to Trump
The Senate has passed a funding bill to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Eight Democrats joined all but one Republican senator in approving a continuing resolution to keep the government open until the end of January in a vote late Monday, the 41st day of deadlock.
The outcome sets up another vote on the resolution in the House of Representatives Wednesday, which, if passed, could see the government finally reopen for business after six weeks of federal workers going unpaid and diminished public services.
Reacting angrily on The Daily Show, satirist Jon Stewart railed at opposition moderates for failing to stick to their principles in holding out for a deal on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Meanwhile, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing calls to step aside after failing to stop the eight moderates from breaking ranks.
Representatives Ro Khanna, Rashida Tlaib and Mike Levin were among those calling on Schumer to step aside.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries backed Schumer Monday, responding affirmatively when asked if his fellow New Yorker should remain in his position and was an effective leader.
