Senate approves funding deal to end longest US government shutdown

"The Senate on Monday approved a funding package that is expected to bring to a close the longest government shutdown in US history, after a coalition of Democrats broke from their party and voted with Republicans, in a move that has enraged many in their caucus. The vote passed in a 60-40 tally, with seven Democrats and one independent joining all Republicans to approve a compromise deal that would fund most federal agencies through January."

"The legislation extends government funding at current levels through January 2026 along with three year-long provisions that will fund programs at the Department of Veterans Affairs, the USDA and FDA, and legislative branch operations. The continuing resolution also includes language to stop mass federal firings and reverse dismissals that occurred during the shutdown prohibiting additional reductions until the end of January and guarantees back pay to workers who have spent weeks without paychecks."

"The vote passed in a 60-40 tally, with seven Democrats and one independent joining all Republicans to approve a compromise deal that would fund most federal agencies through January. The agreement, which next goes to the House of Representatives, does not directly address the expiring tax credits for healthcare premiums, the issue at the center of the 40-day stalemate between Democrats and Republicans, though the Senate majority leader John Thune has promised a Senate vote later this year on the subsidies."

The Senate approved a funding package in a 60-40 vote after seven Democrats and one independent joined all Republicans, ending the longest US government shutdown. The deal funds most federal agencies through January 2026 and includes three year-long provisions for the Department of Veterans Affairs, USDA and FDA, and legislative branch operations. The continuing resolution prohibits mass federal firings, reverses dismissals from the shutdown, restricts reductions until the end of January, and guarantees back pay to affected workers. The agreement does not directly extend expiring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, though the Senate majority leader pledged a later vote. The measure now moves to the House.

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