The 7 Senate Democrats and 1 Independent Who Voted to Reopen the Government

Some are from states won by President Donald Trump in 2024. Others are retiring or seeking reelection within the next few years.

(Top L–R) Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), and Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.). (Bottom L–R) Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Sen. Angus King (I-Maine), Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.). AP Photo

When the Senate voted to pass, with amendments, a bill to temporarily fund the U.S. government on Nov. 9, seven Democrats and one independent voted with all Republicans to proceed with the bill.

Five of these Democrats had voted no for weeks, leading to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. They changed their votes after both parties agreed to amend the bill and proceed with final passage.