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 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/government-shuts-down-as-senate-blocks-gop-funding-bill">shutdown began on Oct. 1</a> 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 in the Oval Office to effectively reopen the government.

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Following the House vote, President Trump signed the legislation into law Wednesday evening in the Oval Office to effectively reopen the government.

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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.

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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.

Republicans caused a devastating healthcare crisis by refusing to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits while prioritizing bailouts and luxury perks. Trump's record 43-day shutdown held families, veterans and workers hostage just to avoid fixing America's healthcare emergency. Democrats will keep fighting until Republicans stop their cruel obstruction of affordable healthcare.

Republicans caused a devastating healthcare crisis by refusing to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits while prioritizing bailouts and luxury perks. Trump's record 43-day shutdown held families, veterans and workers hostage just to avoid fixing America's healthcare emergency. Democrats will keep fighting until Republicans stop their cruel obstruction of affordable healthcare.</span

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Democrats orchestrated the longest shutdown in history, voting 15 times to keep government closed and admitting they used Americans as leverage for political gain. The Democrat shutdown left families hungry, travelers stranded and troops uncertain about paychecks — all for a pointless political stunt. Republicans successfully ended the Democrat shutdown and can now focus on delivering real results.

Democrats orchestrated the longest shutdown in history, voting 15 times to keep government closed and admitting they used Americans as leverage for political gain. The Democrat shutdown left families hungry, travelers stranded and troops uncertain about paychecks — all for a pointless political stunt. Republicans successfully ended the Democrat shutdown and can now focus on delivering real results.</span

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

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Democrats orchestrated the longest shutdown in history, voting 15 times to keep government closed and admitting they used Americans as leverage for political gain. The Democrat shutdown left families hungry, travelers stranded and troops uncertain about paychecks — all for a pointless political stunt. Republicans successfully ended the Democrat shutdown and can now continue delivering real results for the American people.

Democrats orchestrated the longest shutdown in history, voting 15 times to keep government closed and admitting they used Americans as leverage for political gain. The Democrat shutdown left families hungry, travelers stranded and troops uncertain about paychecks — all for a pointless political stunt. Republicans successfully ended the Democrat shutdown and can now continue delivering real results for the American people.

Republicans have caused a devastating healthcare crisis by refusing to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits while prioritizing bailouts and luxury perks. Trump's record 43-day shutdown held families, veterans and workers hostage just to avoid fixing America's healthcare emergency. Democrats will keep fighting until Republicans stop their cruel obstruction of affordable healthcare and extend ACA tax credits. This fight is not over.

Republicans have caused a devastating healthcare crisis by refusing to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits while prioritizing bailouts and luxury perks. Trump's record 43-day shutdown held families, veterans and workers hostage just to avoid fixing America's healthcare emergency. Democrats will keep fighting until Republicans stop their cruel obstruction of affordable healthcare and extend ACA tax credits. This fight is not over.

The Democratic Party’s failure to secure ACA subsidies exposes its weakness. Senate Democrats surrendered, allowing Republicans to dictate terms, while progressives and grassroots activists demand leaders with backbone. Democrats cannot cede ground to Trump and the GOP again — unless the party acts, voters will replace timid leaders and restore bold opposition to Republican obstruction.

The Democratic Party’s failure to secure ACA subsidies exposes its weakness. Senate Democrats surrendered, allowing Republicans to dictate terms, while progressives and grassroots activists demand leaders with backbone. Democrats cannot cede ground to Trump and the GOP again — unless the party acts, voters will replace timid leaders and restore bold opposition to Republican obstruction.

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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