There could be light at the end of the tunnel.

The U.S. Senate moved forward on a measure Sunday aimed at reopening the federal government and ending a now 40-day shutdown.

Despite objections from Democratic party leaders, a compromise was reached between moderate Democrats and Republicans.

Eight democrats broke ranks, enabling the Senate to advance a stopgap bill which will fund much of the government through January.

The plan funds SNAP benefits through September of 2026, reverses recent mass firings by the Trump Administration and prohibits any more this fiscal year. The agreement also ensures backpay for federal workers and if the plan becomes law, those employees will start getting paid again including air traffic controllers, which means air travel could be back on track before the Thanksgiving holiday.

The bill does not extend Obamacare subsidies which expire in January, which is why so many Democrats opposed the compromise. However, Republicans agreed to vote on it next month.

The Senate must still pass the measure, then the House, and finally the president has to sign off on it, then the government can reopen.

It is possible for all that to happen before the week is over.