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 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 Sept. 2026.

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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 Sept. 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.

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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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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.

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.

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

The House of Representatives voted 222 to 209 on Wednesday 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.</span

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The House of Representatives voted 222 to 209 on Wednesday 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 shutdown began on October 1 when Congress failed to agree on government funding, with Democrats demanding extensions of Affordable Care Act healthcare subsidies and Republicans arguing those issues should be addressed separately from basic funding.</span

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

During the shutdown, nearly 1,200 flights were canceled on Tuesday due to staffing shortages, while federal workers missed paychecks and programs like SNAP food assistance for 42 million Americans faced funding disruptions.</span

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During the shutdown, nearly 1,200 flights were canceled on Tuesday due to staffing shortages, while federal workers missed paychecks and programs like SNAP food assistance for 42 million Americans faced funding disruptions.

The compromise extends government funding through January 30 and includes full-year appropriations for Veterans Affairs, Agriculture Department and legislative branch through September 2026, while ensuring SNAP benefits continue uninterrupted.</span

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The compromise extends government funding through January 30 and includes full-year appropriations for Veterans Affairs, Agriculture Department and legislative branch through September 2026, while ensuring SNAP benefits continue uninterrupted.

Senate Republicans agreed to hold a separate vote on healthcare subsidies in December as part of the deal, though House Speaker Mike Johnson made no commitment to schedule such a vote in the House chamber.</span

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

President Trump scheduled to sign the legislation at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday evening, with the bill including provisions to reverse federal worker layoffs and guarantee backpay for employees affected during the shutdown period.</span

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President Trump scheduled to sign the legislation at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday evening, with the bill including provisions to reverse federal worker layoffs and guarantee backpay for employees affected during the shutdown period.

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

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

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