On Wednesday afternoon, November 12, the U.S. House of Representatives is preparing to vote on a bill that would restore funding to government agencies and end a shutdown that began on October 1 and is now in its 42nd day.
After the Republican-controlled Senate approved the deal on Monday night (with eight Democrats breaking ranks), House Speaker Mike Johnson said he expects it to clear his chamber before U.S. President Donald Trump signs it into law. At Tuesday’s Veterans Day event in Arlington, Virginia, Trump said, “We’re opening up our country. Should have never been closed.”
The bipartisan agreement would extend federal funding through January 30, 2026. It has divided Democrats, who had sought to push healthcare subsidies for 24 million Americans beyond their December 31, 2025 expiration.
With services from visa processing to national park access back on the brink of reopening, global markets and travelers are watching closely. The outcome will test whether U.S. lawmakers can find common ground—or leave another funding fight for early 2026.
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Questions loom as Democrats get ready to vote on ending govt shutdown
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