US Senate Approves Bill Ending Shutdown

US Senate Approves Bill to End Government Shutdown

• The US Senate voted 60–40 to pass the 2026 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act.
• Bipartisan support was evident as both Democratic and Republican senators backed the measure.
• The bill aims to end the government shutdown that has disrupted federal services for weeks.
• The legislation now moves to the House of Representatives for final approval.
• If passed by the House, it will proceed to President Trump for signature to restore federal operations.

The US Senate’s passage of the bill marks a significant step towards ending the prolonged government shutdown, with bipartisan support highlighting a shift in negotiations over federal funding disputes. The bill now awaits approval from the House of Representatives before potentially being signed by President Trump.