The U.S. government sees a glimmer of hope in ending the shutdown, but there are serious divisions within the Democratic Party over the "compromise bill."

On Sunday evening local time, the U.S. Senate passed a procedural motion that, under the agreement, will provide full-year funding for the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Congress itself, while funding for other agencies will last until January 30. Before the vote, eight key centrist Senate Democrats reached an agreement with Senate Republican leaders and the White House to push for a government restart on the condition of future votes to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidy program.

However, this "compromise bill" has sparked deep divisions within the Democratic Party, with Senate Minority Leader Schumer opposing it. Massachusetts Senator Warren stated, "I think this is a huge mistake; the American people want us to fight for healthcare." House Minority Leader Jeffries issued a statement criticizing the agreement before the Senate vote: "We will not support any Senate Republican funding bill that fails to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits. We will fight this Republican bill in the House." Texas Democratic Representative Casar called the agreement a "betrayal" and "surrender" for failing to lower healthcare costs.

Moderate Democrats defended their votes, arguing that this was the best deal they could achieve. Senator Kaine, who voted in favor, argued that this would allow Democrats to push important healthcare issues into the voting process. (Jinshi)