Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a spending bill to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The bill received 222 votes in favor and 209 against and will now be sent to President Donald Trump to sign into law. However, the bill does not resolve healthcare subsidy issues that were part of the shutdown debate.
Key Facts
- The House passed the spending bill with 222 votes, including support from six Democrats.
- The bill aims to end a shutdown that lasted 42 days, the longest in U.S. history.
- The Senate had already approved the bill with a 60 to 40 vote.
- The bill provides funding through January 30, restoring pay to federal workers.
- Healthcare subsidies under the Affordable Care Act remain unresolved.
- Republicans and Democrats disagreed on addressing healthcare costs.
- Senate Republicans agreed to discuss healthcare subsidies by December.
- Some Democrats consider the agreement a temporary fix and fear another shutdown in January.
