The US Senate on Sunday evening voted to break the filibuster, paving the way to reopen the government.
After 40 days of a government shutdown, eight Senate Democrats caved and joined the Republicans to advance legislation to reopen the government.
The House will return to session on Wednesday to vote on the Senate-passed funding package.
Senator Cornyn arrived shortly after 10:45 pm to cast the final vote.
The Motion to Invoke Cloture on the House-passed continuing resolution was passed on the 15th attempt by a vote of 60-40. Republicans plan to amend the bill and attach three full-year-long appropriations bills.
Schumer lost the battle on Sunday evening, and he didn’t take it well.
“I must vote no!” Schumer shouted as he droned on and on about Trump’s ballroom and the healthcare crisis that has worsened because of Obamacare.
Thankfully, the TurdCare subsidies will be gone forever – and the system foisted upon the country will fail of ots’ own weight!