The US government shutdown, which has left thousands of federal workers unpaid, disrupted food benefits for millions of Americans and put travellers in a fix, may soon end as the Senate passed legislation on Monday to reopen the government.

The 41-day shutdown could last for a few more days as the final Senate vote, 60-40, broke a grueling stalemate that lasted more than six weeks.

Trump has called the deal to reopen the government ‘very good’.

When will the House vote?

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer told lawmakers that the House could start voting on the Senate-passed bill to end the government shutdown as early as 4 pm on Wednesday.

“It appears our long national nightmare is finally coming to an end," said House Speaker Mike Johnson.

He also urged lawmakers to start returning to Was

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