Democrats cross aisle on shutdown compromise | JQJO

Eight senators in the Democratic caucus broke ranks late Sunday, siding with Republicans to advance a plan to end government shutdown. The 60-40 vote followed a pledge from Senator John Thune, Republican majority leader from South Dakota, to allow a December vote on Democrats’ priority: extending health care subsidies set to lapse at year’s end. Many Democrats say the promise is unacceptable, warning that losing the subsidies would raise premiums for millions. Three of the eight had backed a funding resolution since the shutdown began; five more joined, drawing rebukes as the bill moves to a Senate vote.