Summary
US House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that the House of Representatives is preparing to vote on a deal to end the government shutdown. The announcement follows a Senate vote that backed the legislation to reopen the government and provide necessary funding. The bill includes stopgap funding to keep government operations going until January 30.
Key Facts
- US House Speaker Mike Johnson announced an upcoming House vote to end the federal shutdown.
- The Senate's 60-40 vote supports legislation to reopen the government.
- Seven Senate Democrats and one independent senator voted with Republicans.
- The bill funds federal operations and programs like the SNAP food aid until January 30.
- The legislation includes back pay for federal workers who were furloughed.
- A decision on healthcare subsidies, a significant issue for Democrats, is delayed until next month.
- Cancellation and staffing issues in aviation continue to impact flight schedules.
