Senate Approves Bill to End the Shutdown, Sending It to the House

On this vote, the ayes are 60, the nays are 40. The bill as amended is passed. The U.S. Senate passed legislation Monday by 60 to 40 to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end as a small group of Democrats ratified a deal with Republicans despite searing criticism from within their party. The legislation will fund military construction, Veterans Affairs, the Department of Agriculture, and the legislative branch through September 30, 2026, and the rest of the government through January 30. It includes a reversal of the mass firings of federal workers by the Trump administration since the shutdown began on October 1. The bill also protects federal workers against further layoffs through January and guarantees they are paid once the shutdown is over. The 41-day shutdown could last a few more days as members of the House return to Washington to vote on the legislation. House Speaker Mike Johnson urged lawmakers to start returning to Washington right now given shutdown-related travel delays. We have to do this as quickly as possible, he said. President Donald Trump has signaled support for the bill, saying Monday that we're going to be opening up our country very quickly. After the vote, Senate Majority Leader John Thune thanked the unpaid staff and Capitol Police. I know that the strain of these weeks has been immense. You all have families, rent to meet, bills to pay, car and mortgage payments, and I'm grateful for all you have done to keep the Senate running. And for all that you do every day, shutdown or no shutdown, to serve the Senate and to serve our country.