The Brief

The U.S. House of Representatives voted to reopen the government, ending the 43-day shutdown, the longest in U.S. history.

The spending bill now heads to President Trump's desk for his signature, which will fund the government, including SNAP benefits, through January.

Federal employees will begin receiving paychecks again, though political disagreements over spending and healthcare are expected to continue.

The U.S. House of Representatives voted to reopen the government after a 43-day shutdown, the longest in U.S. history

The house vote was decided 222 to 209 with six Democrats joining Republicans.

The country awaits President Trump to sign the bill in the Oval Office.

FILE-An image of the US Capitol in Washington, D.C., US, on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. (Al Drago/Bloomberg

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