Senate passes bill that would reopen government, setting up a vote in the House

The Senate has voted to pass a short-term funding bill that would reopen the government and end a shutdown that has now run for more than 40 days.

Under the Senate's current rules, the measure needed only a simple majority to pass, and did so Monday evening with a final vote of 60-40.

The bipartisan compromise between centrist Democrats and Republicans funds much of the government through January 30, 2026, ensures backpay for federal employees and reverses recent mass layoffs. The measure also secures funding for certain programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP or food stamps.

With its passage in the Senate, the legislation now moves to the House of Representatives, where Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has said the chamber could reconvene as soo