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 November 10, local time Sunday evening, the U.S. Senate passed a procedural motion that, according to the protocol, will provide full year funding for the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Congress itself, while funding other agencies until January 30. Before the vote, eight key Senate Democratic centrists reached an agreement with Senate Republican leaders and the White House to push for a government restart on the condition of voting in the future to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidy program. However, this “compromise” 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 protocol before the Senate vote: “We will not support any Senate Republican appropriations bill that fails to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits. We will fight this Republican bill in the House.” Texas Democratic Congressman Casar called the protocol a “betrayal” and “capitulation” for failing to drop healthcare costs. Meanwhile, moderate Democrats defended their vote, arguing it 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. (Jin10)