Washington: The United States Senate has passed a federal funding bill aimed at ending the country’s longest-ever government shutdown, which entered its 41st day on Sunday, November 9.

The measure, backed by President Donald Trump and the Republicans, received 60 votes in favour and 40 against, clearing the first major hurdle toward reopening the government.

🚨 Senate passes deal paving way to end the 40-day shutdown

Hit 60 votes to break a filibuster; Sen. John Cornyn cast the decisive vote for a bipartisan CR. Funds govt through Jan 30, restores SNAP through FY2026, and sets a December vote on ACA subsidies.

House action still… https://t.co/O8HbK3yJ9e pic.twitter.com/eU06XGwd2V — Sputnik (@SputnikInt) November 10, 2025

Senate Clears First Major Obstacle

After nearly two hours

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