Topline
The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history ended Wednesday night as President Donald Trump signed a funding bill into law that will resume all government functions for the first time in 43 days.
Trump is expected to sign the bill Wednesday night. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)
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Key Facts
The House passed the bill in a 222-209 vote.
The House vote comes two days after the Senate approved the bill in a 60-40 vote, with the help of eight members of the Senate Democratic Caucus who crossed the aisle.
The bill will provide funding for federal agencies through Jan. 30, 2026.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to sign the bill at 9:45 p.m. EST, ending the shutdown.
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How Long Has The Government Shutdown Gone On?
43 days. This year’s shutdown tops the previous record set by the 2018 government shutdown, which lasted 35 days during Trump’s first term.
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Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2025/11/12/federal-government-reopens-as-trump-signs-bill-ending-shutdown/
