Senate Approves Bill to End government Shutdown, Sending Measure to House
WASHINGTON – The Senate on Friday voted to approve a bill that would reopen the federal government, ending a partial shutdown that began November 7, 2025. The bipartisan measure passed with broad support and now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration.
The shutdown, triggered by disagreements over federal spending, impacted numerous government agencies and services, furloughing hundreds of thousands of federal employees and disrupting programs ranging from national parks to scientific research. while the approved Senate bill provides funding to restore these operations, its fate in the House remains uncertain, potentially prolonging the disruption.
according to the University of MichiganS preliminary consumer sentiment survey, confidence in the U.S. economy fell in November amid concerns about the shutdown’s impact. Simultaneously, a federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump governance to promptly restore full SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits for tens of millions of Americans, though full restoration of benefits may take several days.
The Senate’s action represents a critical step toward resolving the impasse, but the House must now act swiftly to prevent further disruption to government services and economic stability. The bill’s passage through the House is not guaranteed, setting the stage for continued negotiations and potential political maneuvering.
