According to the latest updates, the U.S. government shutdown (which has lasted 40 days) is nearing its end but hasn’t completely concluded yet. On the evening of November 9 (U.S. time), the Senate passed a procedural vote with a 60-40 margin to advance the House-approved H.R. 5371 continuing resolution bill, with support from 8 Democratic senators. The bill includes: full-year funding for certain agencies (like the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Agriculture), temporary funding for other agencies until January 30, 2026, full back pay for federal employees during the shutdown, extended SNAP food assistance funding until next September, and a commitment to vote on healthcare subsidies in December. However, the shutdown isn’t fully over yet, as the following steps are still required, though they face less resistance: 1. The bill will be formally sent to the House. The Senate will hold a final vote, likely tomorrow, to confirm the text of the bill. 2. The House approval is expected the day after tomorrow, as the House will need to vote on the Senate version. Since the House is controlled by Republicans, this step is expected to proceed smoothly, though minor amendments are possible. 3. Presidential signature: President Trump needs to sign the bill into law, which is expected to happen quickly (he has already expressed support for ending the shutdown). If all goes well, the government shutdown could be resolved by Wednesday, lasting a total of 43 days. Sponsored by @Bitget ｜ Save the most on fees, claim the best rewards, and become a VIP at Bitget.