Summary
The U.S. Senate passed a bill to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, which lasted over five weeks. The bill, which funds the government through January 30 and reinstate federal workers' pay, now goes to the House of Representatives and then to President Trump for approval.
Key Facts
- The Senate passed the spending package with a vote of 60 to 40.
- The package funds the government until January 30.
- The bill must be approved by the House and signed by President Trump to end the shutdown.
- Hundreds of thousands of federal workers were affected, either furloughed or working without pay.
- The shutdown started on October 1 and has impacted services like food stamps and airport operations.
- The bill includes funding for agriculture, the FDA, military projects, veterans affairs, and Congress.
- An issue regarding healthcare subsidies remains unresolved, with a vote expected in December.
- There have been significant disruptions, such as reduced air traffic control capacity leading to travel delays.
