[Procedural Vote Passed in U.S. Senate, But Government Shutdown End Date Still Uncertain] On November 10, the U.S. Senate passed a procedural vote on the plan to end the government shutdown, but reopening the government still requires several steps to be completed. The Senate needs to amend three appropriation bills and send them back to the House of Representatives, with each amendment triggering a 30-hour debate period, potentially delaying the process. If Democrats extend the debate, the government may not reopen until Wednesday or Thursday; if they waive the time, the process could be completed tonight, and the government could reopen as early as tomorrow night. The House of Representatives must reconvene to pass the agreement before it can be sent to President Trump for signing.