US Senate in Bipartisan Vote Approves Bill To End The Longest Government Shutdown In History
Washington, D.C. – November 11, 2025
After 41 days of political deadlock that crippled government operations, the United States Senate has finally approved a bill to end the longest government shutdown in the country’s history.
The bill, passed late Monday by 60 votes to 40, restores funding for key government agencies and guarantees the payment of salaries owed to hundreds of thousands of federal workers.
It is reported that the bipartisan measure will fund the U.S. government through January 30, 2026, pending approval by the House of Representatives and the signature of President Donald Trump.
The shutdown, which began on October 1, had left vast sections of the federal bureaucracy grounded, from national parks and research agencies to law enforcement and border operations, as Democrats demanded that Republicans negotiate with them to extend health care tax credits that expire Jan. 1, sparking widespread frustration across the country.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell reached the compromise after marathon negotiations, with moderate lawmakers from both parties pressing for a swift resolution as economic losses mounted.
While the agreement brings temporary relief, reports from the senate indicates that a contentious issue remains unresolved such as the Democrats propelled health-care subsidies under the Affordable Care Act. Lawmakers have postponed that debate until December, raising fears of another budget showdown early next year.
President Donald Trump had, on Sunday evening, said that “it looks like we’re getting very close to the shutdown.” However, he has yet to issue an official statement since news of the bill’s passage broke. White House sources, meanwhile, say he is expected to sign the measure once the House gives its approval.
An official notice released after the Senate vote stated that the earliest possible time for the House to hold its vote would be Wednesday afternoon.
If enacted, the bill will officially bring to an end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, surpassing the 35-day closure of 2018–2019, both of which Republicans blame on the Democrats.
