There is still no deal to end the government shutdown. (J. Scott Applewhite, File/AP Photo)
That’s the key. And only that will unlock this Rubik’s Cube of a shutdown.
If the Senate approves it, this would then go back to the House. The House could potentially vote for the first time since September 19.
Presumably, the House would then align with the Senate.
That could happen this weekend.
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Fox is told it’s possible some House Democrats could vote yes – going against the hardline wishes of the Democratic leadership. Especially if there is nothing in ironclad legislation as House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., is asking for.
In short, some Senate Democrats could in fact tick off House liberals. That is exactly what happened with the shutdown question in March.
Moreover, Democrats could walk away with the potential of very little to show – despite their holdout on the shutdown.
SNAP, economic damage, aviation safety and more top a growing list of concerns as the shutdown carries on. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Today marked the first true time since the shutdown began that the legislative wheels began to move – in 35 days.
But no one is quite sure how to unlock this shutdown box – barring a crisis.
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It's about the math. Always. And they might not have the right combination yet to solve the riddle.
Chad Pergram currently serves as a senior congressional correspondent for FOX News Channel (FNC). He joined the network in September 2007 and is based out of Washington, D.C.
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