US Senate Approves Bill to End Longest-Ever Government Shutdown

DID Press: US Senate on Monday approved a funding bill to end the 41-day federal government shutdown — the longest in the nation’s history — voting 60 in favor and 40 against. The measure now heads to the House of Representatives for final approval.

The vote came just one day after Democratic and Republican leaders reached a framework agreement on a new spending plan. According to reports, eight Democratic senators broke ranks to join Republicans, securing the votes needed for passage at this critical stage.

The bill’s final passage now depends on the House of Representatives, where a vote is expected within hours.

The bipartisan deal brings an end to a political and administrative crisis that had paralyzed federal institutions and disrupted public services across the United States for more than six weeks.