8 Democrats Face Fury After Voting to End Shutdown | Sanders Slams ‘Pathetic Betrayal’ | APT - video Dailymotion

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Eight Democratic senators broke ranks to support a bipartisan compromise ending the longest U.S. government shutdown. The move sparked sharp criticism from within the party. Senator Bernie Sanders called it a “very, very bad vote,” while others labeled it a “betrayal.” The deal still heads to the House for final approval. #BernieSanders #SenateVote #GovernmentShutdown

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00:00On this vote, the ayes are 60, the nays are 40. The bill, as amended, is passed.

00:07Under the previous order, the motion to reconsider is considered made and laid upon the table.

00:20Mr. President, I just want to reiterate my gratitude for my colleagues,

00:27our staff who have worked night and day, literally,

00:32and all of those who have brought us to this point.

00:36We are going to reopen government.

00:40We're going to ensure that federal employees,

00:43whether they were furloughed or laid off or forced to work without pay,

00:49will now receive compensation that they've earned and deserve.

00:55And we will also be able to celebrate on Veterans Day tomorrow

01:02the fact that we have passed the appropriations bill for the VA.

01:09And this would not have come about without the work of so many people,

01:16too numerous to mention.

01:19But I do want to thank my fellow appropriators, particularly the chairs of the three committees,

01:28Senator Bozeman, Senator Hoven, and Senator Mullen, for their hard work.

01:34I want to thank our House counterparts, particularly Chairman Cole, who worked night and day with us on getting conference agreements.

01:46And our Democratic colleagues, who courageously realized that we could not let this shutdown continue to go on,

01:59with the harmful consequences growing worse with each passing day.

02:05I also want to particularly thank my staff.

02:10They literally went without sleep and worked continuously to do all that needed to be done.

02:20I want to thank Leader Thune and Leader Barrasso for their hard work and the work of their staff as well.

02:28So my list of gratitude could go on and on, but the hour is getting late.

02:36And I do want people to be able to go on home for the night and home, home, finally.

02:47Again, I think this is a great victory for the American people, and it shows that the Senate can work,

02:57that we can produce the results that are needed.

03:02I know that the strain of these weeks has been immense, that you all have families, rent to meet, bills to pay, car and mortgage payments.

03:21And I'm grateful for all you have done to keep the Senate running.

03:25And for all that you do every day, shutdown or no shutdown, to serve the Senate and to serve our country.

03:34And with that, after six excruciating weeks, I will stop talking and let all of you get some rest.

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