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These are the Democrats who broke ranks to vote for the shutdown deal

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There’s a common thread among the eight senators in the Democratic caucus who joined Republicans in advancing a plan to end the shutdown.

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  1. WQAD

    These are the Democrats who broke ranks to vote for the shutdown deal (opens WQAD)

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    WQAD's feed description

    There’s a common thread among the eight senators in the Democratic caucus who joined Republicans in advancing a plan to end the shutdown.

  2. The Hill

    These are the 8 Senate Democrats who voted to end the shutdown (opens The Hill)

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    Eight members of the Senate Democratic caucus voted to proceed to a House-passed continuing resolution, taking a major step toward ending the government shutdown. Here they are.

  3. WFMZ Allentown

    These 8 senators broke with Democrats on the government shutdown deal. Here's how they explain it. (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Eight senators are facing criticism from Democrats for their deal with Republicans to end the federal government shutdown. The eight senators voted Sunday night to provide crucial votes to allow

  4. Time

    The 8 Senators Who Broke With Democrats to End the Shutdown (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    The U.S. government is a step closer to re-opening and ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history, due to the votes of these eight figures.

  5. WMUR

    The 8 Democrats who voted with Republicans on a shutdown deal (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Eight Democratic senators are facing criticism from their own party for their deal with Republicans to end the federal government shutdown.

  6. Fox News

    Eight Senate Democrats break ranks with party leadership to end historic government shutdown (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Eight Senate Democrats broke party lines to vote for a House continuing resolution, helping end a 40-day government shutdown with a 60-40 bipartisan vote.

  7. MyNorthwest

    These 8 Democrats voted with Republicans on the government shutdown deal. Here's how they explain it (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic senators — eight in total — faced almost instant blowback from members of their own party as they voted to allow the Senate

  8. Al Jazeera

    Democrats break rank as US Senate advances bill to end government shutdown (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Eight Democrats join Republicans in vote toward ending the longest government shutdown in US history.

  9. The Boston Globe

    These 8 Democrats voted with Republicans on the government shutdown deal. Here’s how they explain it. (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Their decision Sunday night was labeled a “betrayal” and “pathetic” by some of the most prominent voices in the Democratic Party.

  10. PBS NewsHour

    8 Democrats voted with Republicans on a shutdown deal. Here's what they've said about why (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    They faced almost instant blowback from members of their own party as they voted to allow the Senate to move forward on compromise legislation that would reopen the government.

  11. Philadelphia Inquirer

    These eight senators broke with Democrats on the government shutdown deal. Here’s how they explain it. (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Their decision Sunday night was labeled a “betrayal” and “pathetic” by some of the most prominent voices in the Democratic Party.

  12. WHDH Boston

    These 8 senators broke with Democrats on the government shutdown deal. Here’s how they explain it - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — The senators — eight in total — faced almost instant blowback from Democrats as they broke ranks and voted to allow the Senate to

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