[U.S. Government 'Shutdown' for 40 Days, Republicans Claim 'Agreement Reached' and Plan to Vote Today] According to a report by Jinse Finance, on November 8, the U.S. Senate held its first weekend session since the federal government 'shutdown' began. During the meeting on the 8th, the two parties once again parted ways due to disagreements over healthcare policies. However, on the following day, November 9, which marked the 40th day of the government 'shutdown,' Senate Majority Leader and Republican John Thune announced that a potential agreement to end the government 'shutdown' is 'gradually being reached.' According to Thune, the agreement is only a 'potential agreement' and does not guarantee a resolution, as senators insist they need time to review the proposal, which could take several hours. Thune also stated that he plans to hold a vote on a funding measure on the 9th as part of the plan to end the government 'shutdown.'