The House of Representatives has approved a bill that funds the government through Jan. 30, bringing a close to the longest government shutdown in history, one that saw millions of Americans affected and ended with little political gain.

The bill passed Wednesday night despite Republicans' narrow margin in the House. While there was near-unified opposition from Democrats, six Democrats joined their Republican colleagues to get the bill over the finish line 43 days after the shutdown began. Two Republicans voted no, the final vote was 222 to 209.

President Trump is expected to sign the bill on Wednesday night, paving the way for many federal workers to return to work on Thursday.

In addition to extending last year's spending levels through the end of January for most of the governmen

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