Mary Clare Jalonick And Lisa Mascaro, The Associated Press

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Senate nears passage of bill to reopen government, House to vote next

Senate nears passage of bill to reopen government, House to vote next

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate began its final votes Monday evening on legislation to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end after a small group of Democrats struck a deal with Republicans.

Senate moving closer to vote on government shutdown deal

Senate moving closer to vote on government shutdown deal

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate was drawing closer to a vote Monday evening on legislation to end the shutdown after a small group of Senate Democrats broke a 40-day stalemate late Sunday evening and voted with Republicans to move forward with reopening the government.

Senate inches closer to vote on government shutdown deal

Senate inches closer to vote on government shutdown deal

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate was drawing closer to a vote on legislation to end the shutdown on Monday after a small group of Senate Democrats broke a 40-day stalemate late Sunday evening and voted with Republicans to move forward with reopening the government.

Speaker Johnson says House will return to Washington for vote on shutdown deal

Speaker Johnson says House will return to Washington for vote on shutdown deal

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Speaker Mike Johnson said Monday that House lawmakers should start returning to Washington "right now" after a small group of Senate Democrats broke a 40-day stalemate late Sunday evening and voted with Republicans to move forward with legislation that would end the government shutdown.

Speaker Johnson says House will return to Washington for voting on shutdown deal

Speaker Johnson says House will return to Washington for voting on shutdown deal

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Speaker Mike Johnson said Monday that House lawmakers should start returning to Washington "right now" after a small group of Senate Democrats broke a 40-day stalemate late Sunday evening and voted with Republicans to move forward with legislation that would end the government shutdown.

Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown

Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who say Americans want them to continue the fight.

Senate advancing bill to end shutdown as small group of Democrats strike deal

Senate advancing bill to end shutdown as small group of Democrats strike deal

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate was voting Sunday night on whether to move forward on compromise legislation that would end the 40-day government shutdown after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies -- angering many in their caucus who wanted to continue the fight.

Senate is poised to take the first steps to end 40-day shutdown

Senate is poised to take the first steps to end 40-day shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate is voting on the first steps to end the 40-day government shutdown Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who wanted to continue the fight.

Senate nears potential shutdown deal but there's no guarantee of success

Senate nears potential shutdown deal but there's no guarantee of success

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A group of moderate Democrats has a tentative deal to reopen the government if Republicans promise to hold a vote on expiring health care subsidies by December, a potential breakthrough as lawmakers seek to end the shutdown.

Senate leader eyes potential shutdown deal but there's no guarantee of success

Senate leader eyes potential shutdown deal but there's no guarantee of success

WASHINGTON (AP) -- As the Senate held a rare Sunday session, the Republican leader said a potential deal was "coming together" on the government shutdown. But there was no guarantee it would end an impasse now stretching to 40 days.

Pelosi has hip replacement surgery at a US military hospital in Germany after a fall

Pelosi has hip replacement surgery at a US military hospital in Germany after a fall

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had hip replacement surgery Saturday at a U.S. military hospital in Germany after falling while at an event in Luxembourg with other members of Congress.