House Passes Funding Bill to End Record 43-Day Government Shutdown

House EndsPasses Funding Bill to End Record 43-Day Government Shutdown with 222-209 Vote

Published NOV 13 2025

House Passes Funding Bill to End Record 43-Day Government Shutdown

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Above: U.S. Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson (R-LA), speaks with reporters at the Capitol on Nov. 12, 2025. Image credit: ALEX WROBLEWSKI/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

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.

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Republicans have caused a devastating healthcare crisis by refusing to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits while prioritizing bailoutstax andcuts luxuryfor perksthe wealthy. 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.

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Chuck Schumer on X

The shutdown exposed deep divisions in the Democratic Party’s, failurewith infighting over a deal that failed to secureextend ACA subsidies. exposesChuck itsSchumer weakness.and Senateother Democrats surrenderedfailed to hold their caucus, allowingletting Republicans to dictate terms, whileand progressivesabandon ACA subsidies. Progressives and grassroots activists demandare demanding leaders with backbone., Democratswarning cannotthat cede ground to Trump and the GOP again — unless the party acts, voters will replace timid leaders and restorereshape boldthe oppositionDemocratic toagenda Republicanbefore obstructionnext year’s elections.