WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate has passed a funding package to reopen the federal government.

The focus on the shutdown, which heads into its 42nd day Tuesday, shifts to the U.S. House which would need to approve the Senate measure before the government can reopen.

Eight Senate Democrats joined Republicans in passing the bill Monday night on a 60-40 vote. The clean funding resolution would fund the government through Jan. 30, 2026.

“After 41 days of delay, I’m glad we were able to reach a solution to reopen the government. It shouldn’t have taken this long to do the right thing for the American people. Our goal has always been simple: keep the government open and complete our appropriations process through regular order— the way the Senate is supposed to function,” U.S. Senator Shel

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