The bill is now heading to the House for a vote.
The US Senate voted 60-40 to approve a bipartisan funding bill aimed at ending the longest government shutdown in US history. The bill now heads to the House of Representatives for a final vote. If passed by the House and signed by President Donald Trump, the shutdown will officially end. The legislation extends government funding at current levels through January 30, 2026, including full-year appropriations for veterans programs, military construction, the legislative branch, and the Department of Agriculture.
The bill guarantees that roughly 4,000 federal employees who were laid off during the shutdown will be rehired and receive back pay. It also bars the Office of Management and Budget from implementing additional mass federal workforce layoffs until the end of January. Supplemental funding includes $203.5 million for congressional security and $852 million for the Capitol Police. Additionally, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive funding through September 2026, ensuring benefits continue for millions of Americans.
The vote came after weeks of impasse, with several Senate Democrats breaking ranks to join Republicans in supporting the deal. The shutdown, which began on October 1, 2025, disrupted government services, delayed federal employee pay, and caused major travel delays. House Speaker Mike Johnson has indicated readiness to recall members for the vote, and President Trump is expected to sign the bill promptly, signaling an end to the government closure and relief for affected workers and citizens
