The Senate has passed a critical funding bill that could end the longest government shutdown in US history within days.

The breakthrough came after Senate Democrats broke with their party to strike a deal with Republicans, in a move that has enraged many in their caucus.

Some Democrats are now calling for the Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer, to resign, even though he voted against the deal, as many in the party are furious that the agreement does not include any extensions on healthcare subsidies.