The Speaker’s Lobby: Happy New Year as shutdown showdown draws to a close
TL;DR — THE ACTUAL STORY
The Senate passed an interim spending bill to end the 43-day government shutdown without dragging out the process. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., was the only Republican to vote against the test vote to break the filibuster, citing a desire for changes in the bill. The Senate broke the filibuster just before 11 p.m. ET on Sunday night.
The headline asks: "What actions did the Senate take to end the government shutdown, and who voted against the bill?"
Promise Kept
Honest delivery — Answer upfront
Headline promises to answer:
"What is the status of the government shutdown as it draws to a close?"
Actual answer:
The Senate ultimately did not drag out passage of the interim spending bill aimed at ending the government shutdown.
0-25%: Answer appears early (honest)
Analysis: Answer appears at ~10% into article
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