Senate Votes on Legislation to End Government Shutdown

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Furthermore, the Senate Minority Leader emphasized, “Now there is a real pathway to get a bill on the floor and through the Senate. It is a good solution and I will vote for it.”

Trump was happy to see an end to the shutdown 

White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said President Donald Trump was happy that the shutdown was coming to an end. During a press briefing, she read a short statement from the President

According to Trump, “I am pleased the Democrats and Congress have come to their senses and are now willing to fund our great military, border patrol first responders and insurance for vulnerable children.”

The President also reiterated that his “administration will work toward solving the problem of very unfair illegal immigration.”

Trump said, “We will make a long-term deal on immigration if and only if it is good for our country.”

On the other hand, Vice President Mike Pence, commented, “The Schumer Shutdown failed.” He added that the Democrats “chose to shut down the government… just to advance an issue pertaining to illegal immigration.”