Progressive senators, such as Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, voiced opposition to the compromise, arguing that it did little to lower healthcare costs. “The fight to make health care more affordable is a righteous fight,” Warren said. Sanders added that an uncertain December vote on subsidies would be “tantamount to caving.”
Millions of Obamacare enrollees could face skyrocketing premiums next year if Congress fails to extend these subsidies.
Looking Ahead
Although the Shutdown is expected to end soon, the divisions that fueled it remain. The upcoming December vote on healthcare subsidies will be a crucial test of bipartisan cooperation. For now, federal employees and families across America can finally look forward to paychecks, stability, and a functioning government—at least until the next round of Washington gridlock.
