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House Votes to End Shutdown Amid ACA Funding Dispute

11/12/2025

Summary

Story summary

The House plans to vote on a funding bill to end the 42-day U.S. government shutdown and is expected to pass.
The bill, supported by all Republicans except Sen. Rand Paul, does not extend ACA subsidies.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and others push for a three-year extension of ACA subsidies.
Progressives demand Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's resignation over funding failures as the bill moves to President Donald Trump.

History

Historical Context

The 16-day U.S. government shutdown in October 2013 stemmed from a budget impasse between President Barack Obama and Congressional Republicans over the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Approximately 800,000 federal workers were furloughed, and the shutdown cost the economy an estimated $24 billion. Ongoing tensions surrounding ACA funding continue to influence legislative priorities, as seen in recent funding discussions led by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

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Story summary

The House plans to vote on a funding bill to end the 42-day U.S. government shutdown and is expected to pass.
The bill, supported by all Republicans except Sen. Rand Paul, does not extend ACA subsidies.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and others push for a three-year extension of ACA subsidies.
Progressives demand Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's resignation over funding failures as the bill moves to President Donald Trump.

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