The record-long government shutdown may be coming to an end after a Senate vote Sunday.
25 News reports the Senate voted 60-40 on a deal that would potentially end the shutdown. Eight Democrats joined Senate Republicans to pass the measure.
Illinois Republican Congressman Darin LaHood said he’s pleased with the progress made in the Senate thanks to the Democrats who voted to end the shutdown.
LaHood said there’s an obligation to reopen the government and healthcare funding shouldn’t delay that goal.
“We’re going to have a further conversation on the issue of healthcare,” LaHood said. “We’re not going to be held hostage by spending more money on Obamacare. I’m glad some democrats broke away from Chuck Schumer to end the shutdown.”
Illinois Democratic Representative Eric Sorensen emphasized the need for both parties to work together rather than fight each other. He said he hopes Republicans will find ways to reduce healthcare and food costs.
With Senate Democrats voting to end the shutdown, Sorensen is optimistic a deal can be reached.
“My hope, going from the Senate agreement going back to the Congress, is, ‘alright we moved forward, we stepped up. Are we going to be met in good faith by the folks on the other side?'” Sorensen said.
Both LaHood and Sorensen will return to Washington, D.C. on Wednesday to vote on the bill passed by the Senate.
If approved, the bill would fund the government until January 30.
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