India, Nov. 10 -- The Government shutdown, which has lasted over 40 days, might come to an end after Sunday's Senate vote. Sen John Thune, the Republican leader, admitted that a deal with the Democrats was 'coming together', but there was no guarantee.

This weekend has been productive. Chuck Schumer and the Democrats proposed a deal on Friday focused on protecting the Affordable Care Act for at least a year. But Thune and President Donald Trump refused to negotiate. However, it appears that the Republicans are preparing to present a legislative package that would reopen the government into January while also approving full-year funding for several parts of the government.

"A deal is coming together," Thune said on Sunday. "We'll see whe...