The longest government shutdown in U.S. history, now on its 43rd day, is poised to end as the House of Representatives prepares for a final vote on a funding bill passed by the Senate. The bipartisan measure, which received a 60-40 approval in the Senate on Monday, brings Congress one step closer to ending the political impasse that has caused widespread disruptions across the nation.

The powerful House Rules Committee advanced the bill early Wednesday morning, rejecting several Democratic amendments, including a key provision aimed at extending expiring health insurance subsidies. The legislation extends funding for most federal agencies until January 30, while also providing three full-year appropriations bills for select parts of the government.

House Republicans have expressed conf

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