Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., walks back to his office after the Senate voted to reopen government. MUST CREDIT: Washington Post photo by Melina Mara1 / 2
The United States Capitol is seen on Monday. MUST CREDIT: Washington Post photo by Matt McClain2 / 2
WASHINGTON - After three days of contentious negotiations and name-calling, Congress voted to end a government shutdown Monday when Democrats agreed to trust the word of Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.