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Government shutdown end in sight as Senate approves funding package, sending it to House

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angered many in the Democratic base, who wanted health care addressed in the deal itself.

  • The bill will still need approval from the House and the signature of the president before the shutdown ends. House Speaker Mike Johnson said members should begin returning to Washington "right now" in anticipation of a vote later this week, and Thune said he expects the president to sign the legislation.
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