The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended after President Donald Trump signed into law a spending package, reopening the government and bringing an end to 43 days of disruptions caused by the shutdown. The deal, brokered between Senate Republicans, seven Senate Democrats, and one independent, passed both chambers without significant opposition. It funds the government until January 30, restores funding for SNAP (food stamps) through September 2026, and provides backpay to furloughed federal workers.
The plan includes provisions to reverse over 4,000 federal layoffs, reopen airports, offices servicing farm loans, national parks, and ensure families relying on food aid receive support. However, the deal does not extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, which are set to expire at the end of the year. House Democrats have expressed anger over this decision, with some calling for a discharge petition to force a vote on extending the subsidies.
The shutdown had caused widespread disruptions, including flight delays and upended food assistance for families. Federal paychecks will begin going out on Saturday, and 650,000 federal workers who were furloughed since October 1 will receive backpay.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/11/12/government-shutdown-vote-end