WASHINGTON (AZFamily) — After a protracted 40-day standoff, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history appears to be nearing its conclusion. The Senate is advancing a bipartisan bill that would temporarily reopen the government for two and a half months, a measure expected to head to the House for a vote as early as Wednesday.

While the deal is anticipated to pass the Republican-controlled House, it faces significant opposition from Democrats, who argue it falls short by not extending critical Obamacare tax credits they have been advocating for.

The agreement aims to address immediate issues stemming from the shutdown, including ensuring federal workers receive their paychecks, restoring food stamp payments for families in need, and easing air travel delays across the country. Ho

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