The Senate passed a short-term government funding bill on Monday, sending it to the House for consideration. The legislation aims to fund the government through January 30 and provides additional funding for certain agencies, including the Department of Agriculture and Veterans Affairs, for the remainder of the fiscal year. The bill passed with a narrow 60-40 vote, with eight Democrats joining Republicans in support. Only Senator Rand Paul opposed the measure from the Republican side.

House Speaker Mike Johnson indicated that the House could vote on the bill as early as Wednesday. The House is set to reconvene in Washington, D.C., on that day, with initial votes expected around 4:00 p.m. ET. Johnson advised lawmakers to stay alert for updates on the timing of the votes, as multiple voting series are anticipated.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries addressed the Senate's decision, focusing on the importance of health care issues for Americans. He did not express disappointment regarding the eight Senate Democrats who supported the funding bill. Instead, he emphasized, "I am focused on the American people. This is a real issue. Does anyone not think health care is a real issue for the American people?" He also mentioned that House Democrats are considering a discharge petition to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, although he did not provide specific details about the plan.

The discharge petition would require 218 signatures to force a vote in the House. Some House Republicans have shown support for a one-year extension of the ACA tax credits, but it remains uncertain if Speaker Johnson will back this initiative.

The Senate had previously locked in a deal to finalize the funding bill on Monday night, with a series of eight votes scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. The final vote in this series was expected to be the one that would pass the funding bill. While Senate votes can be lengthy, the urgency of the situation may expedite the process. If the House approves the bill, it will then be sent to President Donald Trump for his signature, potentially ending the government shutdown that has lasted for 41 days.