On Nov. 10, the U.S. Senate voted 60-40 to approve a continuing resolution to reopen the U.S. government, ending the longest U.S. government shutdown in history. The resolution would fund most of the U.S. government’s programs—but only until January 30, 2026, less than two months by the time of its enactment. For some agencies, the funding will be provided through the end of the fiscal year 2026 budget, which ends Sept. 30, 2026.
In achieving final passage, 8 members of the Senate Democratic Caucus switched over and voted with 52 Republican members of the Senate; those 8 members of the Democratic Senate Caucus are Catherine Cortez Masto (NV); Dick Durbin (IL), the second highest-ranking Democrat in the Senate; John Fetterman (PA); Maggie Hassan (NH); Tim Kaine (VA); Angus King (ME); Jacky Rosen (NV); and Jeanne Shaheen (NH).
The resolution now requires the U.S. House of Representatives to pass it before President Donald Trump can sign it into law. The House was closed on Nov. 11 for Veterans Day, and the vote will likely take place on Nov. 12. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told reporters on Nov. 11 that it is his “strong expectation” that House Democrats will oppose the resolution to reopen the government.
