The U.S. House of Representatives will not hold votes today but is set to begin consideration of the bipartisan continuing resolution to reopen the federal government on Wednesday, November 12, at 4 p.m. ET, according to House leadership.
The move comes after the Senate approved the measure on Monday night, marking a major step toward ending the nation’s longest-ever government shutdown, which entered its 42nd day today. The House is currently out of session for the Veterans Day holiday and to allow members time to travel back to Washington, D.C.
Bill Expected to Pass and End Record Shutdown
Republican House leaders have signaled that multiple rounds of voting, both procedural and final, will take place throughout Wednesday evening. The bill is widely expected to pass with bipartisan support.
Once approved, the legislation will be sent to President Trump for signature, officially reopening the federal government and restoring operations across affected agencies by midweek.
If the timeline holds, federal employees could return to work as early as Thursday morning, bringing an end to six weeks of suspended services, delayed paychecks, and widespread disruptions across the country.