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House passes bill to fund government and end U.S. shutdown

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The House passed a funding bill to end the government shutdown on Wednesday night, sending the measure to President Trump's desk for final signature.

Breakdown
  • House lawmakers voted to end the government shutdown, passing a funding bill largely along party lines.
  • The bill now goes to the president for signature, which is expected to reopen the government. 39s
  • The continuing resolution extends government funding until January 30, allowing time for negotiations on a full appropriations bill and health care subsidies. 53s
  • A vote on extending Obamacare subsidies is expected in December, but its passage is uncertain due to unclear bipartisan support. 1m 36s
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson and Democrats remain divided over responsibility for the shutdown and the lack of bipartisan agreement in the funding process. 2m 34s
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