U.S. Government Shutdown Nears End as Funding Bill Advances
The U.S. government shutdown appears poised to conclude after the House Rules Committee approved a Senate-passed funding bill, setting the stage for federal agencies to reopen. The procedural vote, which passed 8–4 along party lines, clears the path for a full House vote as early as Wednesday.
The legislation extends funding for most agencies through January 30, ending weeks of operational paralysis. Monday’s bipartisan Senate vote signaled rare cooperation between Republicans and Democrats, though the House rejected Democratic amendments on healthcare subsidies and legal restrictions.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has urged lawmakers to return to Washington to finalize the bill, warning of escalating disruptions—particularly in air travel due to FAA constraints. With both chambers recessed for Veterans Day, Wednesday marks the earliest opportunity to resolve the standoff.
