In a significant development on Capitol Hill, Republicans have reached an agreement with a faction of Democrats to hold a vote in December concerning the extension of subsidies under the Affordable Care Act. This agreement emerged from ongoing negotiations over the bill and was confirmed by a source privy to the discussions. The extension of these subsidies has been a key focus for Democrats amid the funding debates.

The negotiation, which proved pivotal in reaching this consensus, was spearheaded by two Democratic senators from New Hampshire, Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen, alongside Angus King, an independent senator from Maine. Despite the collaborative effort, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, the leading Democrat in the chamber, cast a vote against the measure.