The United States is set to end the longest government shutdown in its history after the House of Representatives passed a key funding bill on Wednesday night, paving the way for the resumption of federal government operations, Al Jazeera reported.
The Republican-controlled House approved the bill with 222 votes in favor, including six Democrats, while 209 members opposed it, among them two Republicans. The measure will now be sent to President Donald Trump for his signature.
Earlier on Monday night, the Senate had passed the same bill by a 60–40 vote. The new legislation will fund the federal government through January 30, ensuring the payment of salaries to hundreds of thousands of federal employees who have gone six weeks without pay.
The prolonged shutdown had caused widespread disruption across the United States, with nearly all federal operations-except for essential services—coming to a halt.
Once signed into law, the bill will bring long-awaited relief to public servants and restore key government functions, marking a crucial step toward stability after weeks of political deadlock and economic strain.
Source: Al Jazeera.