WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — Congressmen representing Arkansas said they voted to reopen the government and are sharing their reactions to the end of the record-breaking, 43-day government shutdown.

The federal government shutdown began on Oct. 1 as Republicans and Democrats failed to agree on a continuing resolution. The shutdown caused ripples across the nation, leading to layoffs, canceled flights, and a widespread concern over the ability of the federal government to fund food insecurity benefits like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

The Senate passed the bill to reopen the government on Nov. 10, sending it to the House. Members of the House reconvened for the first time in nearly eight weeks on Nov. 12 and passed the bill 222-209. President Donald Trump signed the legisl

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