The House of Representatives voted 222 to 209 on Wednesday evening to pass a funding bill ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history after 43 days, with six Democrats joining Republicans in support while two Republicans opposed the measure.

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The Washington Times

The House of Representatives voted 222 to 209 on Wednesday evening to pass a funding bill ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history after 43 days, with six Democrats joining Republicans in support while two Republicans opposed the measure.

The compromise extends government funding through Jan. 30 and provides full-year appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Agriculture, as well as the legislative branch, through September 2026.

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CNBC

The compromise extends government funding through Jan. 30 and provides full-year appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Agriculture, as well as the legislative branch, through September 2026.

The deal also ensures Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits continue uninterrupted, while reversing federal worker layoffs and guaranteeing back pay for employees affected during the shutdown.

The deal also ensures Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits continue uninterrupted, while reversing federal worker layoffs and guaranteeing back pay for employees affected during the shutdown.

The shutdown began on Oct. 1 after Congress failed to agree on government funding, with Democrats demanding extensions of Affordable Care Act subsidies and Republicans arguing those issues should be addressed separately from basic appropriations.

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Reuters

The shutdown began on Oct. 1 after Congress failed to agree on government funding, with Democrats demanding extensions of Affordable Care Act subsidies and Republicans arguing those issues should be addressed separately from basic appropriations.

As part of the agreement, Senate Republicans pledged to hold a separate vote on healthcare subsidies in December, though House Speaker Mike Johnson made no commitment to schedule such a vote in the House chamber.

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As part of the agreement, Senate Republicans pledged to hold a separate vote on healthcare subsidies in December, though House Speaker Mike Johnson made no commitment to schedule such a vote in the House chamber.

Following the House vote, President Trump signed the legislation into law Wednesday evening at the White House.

House Ends Record 43-Day Government Shutdown with 222-209 Vote

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