The United States House of Representatives is gearing up to vote on a historic funding bill aimed at ending the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history. House Speaker Mike Johnson announced Monday that members should return to Washington immediately as the House prepares to act “as soon as possible” following Sunday’s pivotal Senate vote.

Senate Vote Opens Door to Ending Shutdown

On Sunday night, a narrow 60-40 Senate vote cleared the way for a funding deal to reopen the federal government. Seven Democrats and one independent joined Republicans to pass the bill, meeting the exact threshold required to advance the legislation.

Speaker Johnson praised the bipartisan effort, stating, “We applaud seven Senate Democrats and one independent senator who did the right thing.” The vote marks a critical step toward ending the federal shutdown, which has left millions of Americans and government employees in financial uncertainty.

President Trump Endorses the Funding Deal

President Donald Trump endorsed the legislation on Monday, calling it “very good.” The bill provides short-term funding to reopen the government, including essential programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and back pay for furloughed federal workers.

Key Senators Who Crossed Party Lines

Among the Democrats who voted in favor of the deal were:

• Dick Durbin (Illinois)
• Jacky Rosen (Nevada)
• Tim Kaine (Virginia)
• Maggie Hassan (New Hampshire)
• Jeanne Shaheen (New Hampshire)
• Catherine Cortez Masto (Nevada)
• John Fetterman (Pennsylvania)

Independent Senator Angus King of Maine also supported the measure. This rare bipartisan coalition highlights the urgency to restore government operations and maintain public services.

Funding Details and Stopgap Measures

The legislation is a stopgap funding measure designed to keep most federal government operations running until January 30, 2026. It largely maintains current funding levels while providing temporary stability to essential programs.

However, the bill does not resolve expiring healthcare subsidies, which Democrats have fought to protect. Experts warn that if subsidies for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace expire, premiums could more than double for millions of Americans.

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries emphasized, “This is not a partisan fight for us. This is a patriotic fight,” noting that many Republicans also rely on ACA tax credits.

Potential Healthcare Debate in December

Republican strategist Adolfo Franco suggested that Democrats will likely have the opportunity to introduce their own bill in December to control the narrative around healthcare subsidies. This could be critical in determining the future of ACA funding and insurance affordability.

President Trump commented on healthcare negotiations, stating, “We want healthcare where we pay money to people, not healthcare companies.”

Air Travel Disruptions Continue Amid Shutdown

Despite progress toward reopening the government, major disruptions persist in U.S. airports. Airlines canceled over 1,000 flights for the fourth consecutive day due to staffing shortages and unpaid air traffic controllers.

Speaker Johnson highlighted the strain on federal employees, saying, “Our air traffic controllers are overworked and unpaid and many of them have called in sick.” Trump is reportedly offering a $10,000 bonus to controllers who remained on duty and plans to dock pay for those who do not return.

Market Reaction to Shutdown Resolution

Financial markets responded positively to news of the potential end to the shutdown. As of Monday morning in New York:

• Nasdaq rose 1.7%
• S&P 500 increased 0.8%
• Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a slight uptick of 0.04%

Investors are closely monitoring the House vote, which could provide further stability to markets and confidence in federal operations.