Direct answer: On November 9, 2025, a group of eight Senate Democrats alongside one independent voted with Republicans to move forward a package to reopen the federal government and end the shutdown. The voting outcome was 60-40 in favor of advancing the measure, reflecting a bipartisan tilt on this procedural step. The specific Democrats who joined varied across outlets, but the core group included moderate or retiring lawmakers such as Durbin and others reported in multiple outlets. If you’d like, I can pull up the exact names from reputable summaries and provide a precise list with sources.