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Three Fullyear Appropriations Bills: The Senate approved bipartisan bills covering veterans’ affairs, agriculture, rural development, and legislative branch expenses, each supported by broad margins exceeding 80 votes.
Protection for Federal Workers and Veterans: The agreement ensures that federal employees who worked without pay during the shutdown will receive back pay, and veterans’ services will be maintained.
Senators from both sides expressed relief and optimism, emphasizing that the bipartisan effort demonstrated the Senate’s capacity to work constructively, even after nearly six weeks of crisis.