The House of Representatives passed a bill to end the record-setting government shutdown by a vote of 222-209 on Wednesday (November 12). Six Democrats joined Republicans in voting to reopen the government. The bill now heads to President Donald Trump , who is expected to sign the legislation, ending the shutdown after 43 days.

The legislation includes a "minibus" of three full-year appropriations bills , ensuring the continuation of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through September next year. It also keeps the government open on a short-term basis until January 30. However, the bill does not extend enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a significant concession by Democrats. The bill also includes funding for the Department of Agriculture, mili

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