Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he was "hopeful that we can finally bring the shutdown to an end" ahead of a vote to advance a key funding bill. At least eight Democrats said they would back the deal.
Some fans booed as Mr. Trump read an oath for members of the military to recite as part of an on-field enlistment ceremony during the break in the game.
Sens. Bernie Sanders and Chuck Schumer spoke out against a funding deal that has the support of at least eight Democrats, which could end the government shutdown. Both senators emphasized the health care fight and rising costs for Americans.
