On November 12, 2025, the House of Representatives voted 222-209 to pass a spending package aimed at ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, which lasted 43 days. This decision came after eight Democratic senators broke party lines to support the bill, leading to backlash among their colleagues. The legislation includes funding for federal agencies through January and provisions for retroactive pay for furloughed workers. The shutdown had caused significant disruptions, affecting hundreds of thousands of federal employees and millions of Americans reliant on food assistance. Despite the bipartisan support, the bill faced criticism from some Democrats who felt it did not adequately address health care subsidies. President Trump is set to sign the bill, marking a significant moment in the ongoing political struggle over government funding and health care policy.