U.S. Senate Passes Shutdown-End Bill, Awaits House Vote

U.S. Senate Passes Shutdown-End Bill, Awaits House Vote
The U.S. Senate on Monday approved a bill aimed at ending the 41-day government shutdown, sending the legislation to the House of Representatives for a vote. The bill, which passed with bipartisan support in the Senate, seeks to reopen federal agencies and restore government services that have been stalled for over a month. Members of the House, currently on recess since mid-September, are expected to return to Washington in the coming days to vote on the measure, meaning the shutdown could continue briefly until the House acts. The prolonged closure has affected millions of federal employees, contractors, and citizens relying on government services. Lawmakers have expressed urgency to pass the bill quickly to alleviate economic disruptions and public inconvenience. Analysts note that approval by the House would allow the President to sign the measure into law, officially ending the shutdown.