The U.S. Senate on Monday approved a historic compromise that ended the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. This move comes after a prolonged stalemate that left federal employees unpaid and disrupted public services, notably affecting food benefits and air traffic across the nation.

With a 60-40 vote, largely supported by Republicans and a minority of Democrats, the deal sets the stage for federal funding to be restored until January 30, while a December vote looms for expiring health subsidies. Despite reopening the government, the compromise leaves critical health benefits in limbo, a point of contention among Democrats.

The resolution now proceeds to the Republican-controlled House, where swift passage is anticipated. Although President Trump has praised the deal, the absenc

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