The U.S. Senate voted 60–40 on Monday to pass a bipartisan continuing resolution that would reopen the federal government after 41 days, marking the longest shutdown in U.S. history.
The measure funds most government operations through January 30, 2026, and extends several key programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), through September 2026. It also guarantees back pay for federal employees and halts further layoffs through January.
The bill now heads to the House of Representatives, where passage is uncertain. Speaker Mike Johnson said members will be called back to vote within 36 hours, expressing confidence that the measure can pass and that President Trump is prepared to sign it.
The deal does not include an extension of Affordable Care Act premium subsidies, a key Democratic demand, but it does guarantee a future Senate vote on that issue by mid-December.
If approved by the House, the legislation would officially end the government shutdown and restore operations across major agencies for the first time since early October.
