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The United States Senate voted Sunday night to end the longest government shutdown in American history, bringing relief to thousands of federal workers who have gone unpaid for 40 days. In a crucial 60-40 vote, eight Democrats crossed party lines to join Republicans in advancing a House-approved funding bill, with Texas Senator John Cornyn casting the deciding vote after flying back to Washington DC. The bipartisan agreement combines short-term funding through January 2026 with full-year appropriations bills, and crucially includes provisions for back pay to all federal employees who worked without compensation during the shutdown.
The breakthrough came after Senate Democrats secured a commitment from Republican leadership to hold a December vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, a key Democratic priority throughout the funding standoff. The amended bill now returns to the House of Representatives for final passage before heading to President Donald Trump’s desk for signature. The shutdown’s widespread impact—from sidelined federal workers and delayed food assistance to thousands of cancelled flights due to air traffic controller shortages—created mounting pressure that ultimately pushed lawmakers toward compromise during the critical Thanksgiving travel period.
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