House Votes to End Government Shutdown After 43 Days

Government Shutdown Ending

• 🏠 The House of Representatives has voted to pass a spending bill, officially ending a 43-day government shutdown.
• 🗳️ The legislation passed with a vote of 222 yeas to 209 nays, following Senate approval with bipartisan support.

Funding and Reopening

• 🗓️ The approved package will fund most federal agencies until January 30th.
• 🧑‍💼 Federal workers affected by the shutdown could potentially return to work as soon as tomorrow.

Impact on Services

• 🍎 While it's unclear when SNAP benefits will resume, some states like New York have already taken steps to restore food stamp payments.
• ✈️ Airlines may take a day or two to return to a full schedule due to air traffic controller shortages caused by the shutdown.

Presidential Approval

• ✍️ The spending bill will now be sent to President Trump for his signature, which is anticipated to occur tonight.