The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The measure, which received a vote of 222-209, is now headed to President Donald Trump for his approval. This shutdown lasted 43 days, resulting in federal workers missing multiple paychecks, travelers being stranded at airports, and many families relying on food banks for meals. House lawmakers returned to Washington this week after an extended recess of nearly eight weeks. The Senate had already approved the funding package, which will provide funding through January 30. The legislation includes provisions to pay federal workers and restore disrupted food assistance programs. Republicans, who hold a slim majority in the House, supported the bill largely along party lines. House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that the shutdown had not achieved its intended goals. "We told you 43 days ago from bitter experience that government shutdowns don't work," he said. Democrats, however, expressed frustration over the lack of provisions for extending enhanced health care tax credits that are set to expire at the end of the year. They argued that the Republicans were using the pain caused by the shutdown to gain leverage in a separate policy dispute. "They knew it would cause pain, and they did it anyway," Johnson said, referring to the Democrats' stance. Democratic leaders, including Hakeem Jeffries, vowed to continue fighting for the extension of health care subsidies. "This fight is not over," Jeffries said. The compromise bill includes funding for three annual spending bills and reverses the firing of federal workers that occurred during the shutdown. It also guarantees that federal employees will be paid once the shutdown ends. The legislation allocates $203.5 million for enhanced security for lawmakers and an additional $28 million for the security of Supreme Court justices. It also includes a provision allowing senators to sue if their electronic records are searched without notification, a measure that has drawn criticism from both parties. The debate over health care subsidies remains contentious. Republicans have indicated they may consider extending the COVID-19 pandemic-era tax credits, but they want to impose new limits on eligibility. Some Democrats have shown a willingness to negotiate on this issue. As the House prepares for a final vote on the funding package, the political landscape remains divided. A recent poll indicated that 50% of Americans blame Republicans for the shutdown, while 47% blame Democrats. The House's return to session also reignited discussions about releasing unclassified records related to Jeffrey Epstein, a topic that has generated significant controversy. The funding package includes provisions that would allow Republican senators to seek damages for alleged privacy violations related to the January 6 Capitol attack investigation. If the House approves the funding package, it will require Trump's signature to become law. The outcome of this legislative effort will have significant implications for federal workers and the ongoing health care debate.