Trump signs bill to end longest government shutdown in US history
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new spending bill into law, officially reopening the federal government after a record-breaking 43-day shutdown, the longest in the nation’s history.
The president approved the measure late Wednesday, shortly after the House of Representatives passed it in a 222–209 vote. The Senate had narrowly approved the same package two days earlier.
Describing the outcome as a victory over Democrats, Trump said, “They didn’t want to do it the easy way. They had to do it the hard way, and they look very bad.”
The short-term funding measure will keep the government running only until January 30, meaning lawmakers will soon have to negotiate another deal to avoid another shutdown.
As part of the agreement, the Senate will hold an early December vote on extending the expiring Obamacare subsidies — a key Democratic demand during the budget standoff.
The legislation also provides full-year funding for the Department of Agriculture, military construction, and legislative agencies. It ensures all federal employees will receive back pay for the shutdown period and includes funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which supports one in eight Americans.
