US House passes funding measure to end longest-ever government shutdown

WASHINGTON

The US House of Representatives passed legislation Wednesday to end the longest-ever government shutdown, which is now in its 43rd day.

Lawmakers voted 222-209 on the Senate amendment to H.R. 5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026.

The legislation will head to President Donald Trump’s desk to be signed into law.

On Monday, the Senate voted 60-40 to advance a House-passed government funding bill that will be amended to extend federal funding through Jan. 30 and incorporate three full-year appropriations measures.

The shutdown began Oct. 1 after a breakdown in negotiations on federal spending priorities. Thousands of federal workers have since been furloughed, working without pay, while government services have been curtailed or suspended.