WASHINGTON -- The House will be in session on Wednesday for the first time in 54 days, with all eyes on a vote to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

The House will hold first votes as early as 4 p.m. ET on Senate-passed legislation to reopen the government, according to a notice from House Republican Whip Tom Emmer. Wednesday marks the 43rd day of the shutdown, shattering the previous 35-day record.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, on Monday morning, had advised members to begin making their way back to Washington as travel delays persist across the country. The House has been out of session since Sept. 19.

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The Senate on Monday night passed the deal to fund the government through Jan. 30, 2026, plus provide full-year funding for the Supple

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