Senate passes bill to end government shutdown, heads to House for final passage

Published November 10, 2025 9:28pm ET



The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is one step closer to coming to an end after the Senate passed short-term funding on Monday, the 41st day of the shutdown.

The measure, which passed 60-40 with bipartisan support, required a simple majority and now heads to the House for final passage, where it is expected to be approved as early as Wednesday.

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