The spending bill vote was split 222-209
01:42, 13 Nov 2025Updated 01:45, 13 Nov 2025
US House signs bill to end longest government shutdown(Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)
The United States House of Representatives has passed a bill to end the longest government shutdown in the country’s history.
The long wait finally came to an end on Wednesday, November 12.
The spending bill vote was split 222-209, with Democratic members defecting to support the Republican push, the BBC reported.
Focus now turns to President Donald Trump’s signature expected later in the day. There was reportedly loud applause as the bill passed with a majority vote.
This breaking story will be updated with more information as it develops.