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House Set to Vote on Spending Package to End Shutdown

11/12/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The House will vote on a spending package to end the 54-day shutdown, after Senate passage and with U.S. President Donald Trump saying he will sign it.
The measure funds the government through January 30 while not extending expiring healthcare subsidies, drawing opposition.
House Speaker Mike Johnson must maintain Republican unity in a slim majority to pass the package, affecting federal workers and programs.

History

Historical Context

The 2013 U.S. government shutdown lasted from October 1 to October 17, affecting around 800,000 federal workers. The deadlock stemmed from Republican efforts to defund the Affordable Care Act, leading to a budget impasse with Democrats. This shutdown, the fourth-longest in U.S. history, highlighted ongoing partisan divisions and set a precedent for future budgetary conflicts, impacting federal programs and worker stability.

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Story summary

The House will vote on a spending package to end the 54-day shutdown, after Senate passage and with U.S. President Donald Trump saying he will sign it.
The measure funds the government through January 30 while not extending expiring healthcare subsidies, drawing opposition.
House Speaker Mike Johnson must maintain Republican unity in a slim majority to pass the package, affecting federal workers and programs.

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