Government To Reopen After Historic Shutdown

The government has been without spending since October 1 marking the longest shutdown in U.S. history at 43 days.

The House voted Wednesday to pass a funding package to end the historic government shutdown.

The government has been without spending since October 1 marking the longest shutdown in U.S. history at 43 days.

The vote came after eight Democratic senators made a deal with Republicans to advance the legislative package that includes a short-term funding resolution.

It also extends significant health care waivers as well as provides back-pay for federal employees who have not had a pay check since the shutdown started.

After the House passed the package and President Trump signed it. However, it only extends funding until January 30, giving lawmakers a little over two months to avoid a similar shutdown situation from playing out next year.