US Government Shutdown Ends: Trump to Sign Bill, Reopening Expected Tonight

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The US House of Representatives has passed a spending bill to end the record-breaking 42-day government shutdown, paving the way for President Donald Trump's signature. Trump is set to sign the bill at 9:45 p.m. ET tonight at the Oval Office, according to the White House. The bill, which passed with 222 votes in favor and 209 against, will keep the government funded until January 30, 2025. The shutdown, sparked by a disagreement over health tax credits, has left millions of Americans facing expensive health insurance. A breakthrough in negotiations on Sunday saw eight Democratic Senators break ranks to support an amendment to the spending bill, securing a guarantee for a discussion on the health tax credits' expiration in December. In the House vote, six Democratic Representatives defied party lines to support the bill, while three Republicans voted against it. President Trump's signature on the bill will officially end the shutdown, bringing relief to affected Americans and government employees.