US Senate passes bill to end government shutdown, sending it to House

The US Senate on Monday voted 60–40 to pass the 2026 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, clearing the first path to reopening the government after weeks of stalemate.

Democratic senators joined Republicans in supporting the measure, signaling a shift amid prolonged negotiations over federal funding disputes.

The bill now moves to the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of Congress, for final approval. If passed by the House, the legislation would proceed to President Trump for signature to officially reopen the government and restore federal operations.

The Senate’s approval represents urgent legislative action to resolve the federal impasse that has disrupted government services across multiple agencies and departments.