After a record 41-day shutdown—the longest in U.S. history—lawmakers appear to have reached a deal to reopen the federal government.
Sunday night, eight Senate Democrats joined Republicans to advance legislation that would provide full-year funding for three appropriations bills through September 30, 2026: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture and FDA, and the Legislative Branch.
The remainder of the government would be temporarily funded through January 30, 2026. The package includes back pay for furloughed government workers, resumes withheld federal payments to states and localities, and recalls agency employees who were terminated during the shutdown.
Notably, the package does not extend the enhanced premium health care tax credits that were at the core of Democrats’ demands. Democrats did secure a pledge for a separate vote in the Senate on extending the credits in the coming weeks, but passage is far from certain.
The Senate returns Monday morning to continue its work on advancing the measure, which would then move to the House, where it is expected—but not guaranteed—to pass. House Democrats have mostly voiced opposition to the agreement, so Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) will need near-unanimous support from GOP members to approve the bill.
Separately, President Trump will host Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House on Monday to discuss regional security.
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