Senators are headed out of town for their longest break since before the government shutdown began.
The Senate left for the rest of the week after passing a deal to reopen the government late Monday night, triggering the House to return this week. Before leaving, the Senate took a procedural step to tee up consideration of more nominees when senators return from the recess on Nov. 18.
“After six excruciating weeks, I will stop talking and let all of you get some rest,” Majority Leader
The Senate has ...