Moderate Democratic Senator "defects" to facilitate the vote, with several Democrats urging their colleagues to maintain their stance.

On November 10, according to the Associated Press, despite New York State Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer voting against it along with most Democratic lawmakers, some moderate Democrats “defected,” leading to the procedural vote in the Senate to “end the government shutdown” passing. Reports indicate that the moderates initially expected more Democrats to stand with them, as 10 to 12 Democratic senators were involved in the negotiations. Ultimately, only five Democrats changed their votes—exactly the number the Republicans needed. On Sunday evening, the vote was briefly delayed when three conservative Republican senators, who often criticize spending bills, refused to vote and conferred with Senator Thune in the back of the chamber. However, after speaking with Trump, they ultimately voted in favor. It is reported that after more than two hours of discussions among Democrats, Schumer stated that he could not “wholeheartedly” support the proposal. Independent Senator Bernie Sanders from Vermont, who attended the caucus meeting with Democrats, said that giving up the fight was a “terrible mistake.” Connecticut Democratic Senator Chris Murphy agreed, stating that in last week’s election, people overwhelmingly voted to support the Democrats, “urging them to hold their ground.” The report noted that Democrats had voted 14 times against reopening the government, demanding an extension of tax credits under the Affordable Care Act to drop healthcare costs. Republicans indicated they would not negotiate on healthcare reform, but as the shape of a protocol gradually emerged, Republican leaders have been secretly working with moderates.