On day 43 of the shutdown, a vote in the House could bring the impasse to an end

"The measure, which extends funding levels for much of the government through Jan. 30, also includes a trio of appropriation bills that would fully fund some federal programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through Sept. 30, 2026. Payments for SNAP, which provides food assistance to nearly 42 million people, have been locked in a court fight as a result of the shutdown."

"The Senate approved the legislation late Monday, with seven Democrats and one Independent joining most Republicans. The bill includes a provision to reverse the layoffs the Trump administration imposed during the shutdown. Most Democrats on Capitol Hill angrily denounced the deal because it failed to address the central issue prompting the standoff how to address health care subsidies that are expiring at the end of the year."

"As part of the compromise, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., agreed to hold a vote by mid-December on legislation Democrats will craft to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits. Some Republicans agree Congress needs to do something to head off steep premium increases for those relying on the subsidies, but it's unclear there are enough GOP votes to pass a bill through the chamber."

The House is expected to approve a funding bill that would end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The measure extends funding levels for much of the government through Jan. 30 and includes three appropriation bills that fully fund some federal programs, including SNAP through Sept. 30, 2026. SNAP payments for nearly 42 million people had been tied up in a court fight during the shutdown. The Senate approved the bill with seven Democrats and one Independent joining most Republicans, and the legislation reverses layoffs imposed during the shutdown. The bill does not resolve expiring health care subsidies.

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