Speaker Johnson Sees ‘Beginning of the End’ of Longest Shutdown

Government Shutdown Resolution - The U S government shutdown, lasting over 40 days, is nearing its end due to Senate Democrats' actions [1] - The Senate voted 62-40 to move forward on an amended House Continuing Resolution (CR) [2] - The CR will reopen the government until January 30th [2] - The CR includes guaranteed backpay for all federal workers affected by the shutdown [2] Appropriations and Funding - The CR fully funds SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) through the end of the next fiscal year, September 2026 [2] - The CR includes passage of three appropriations bills: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch [3] House Action and Presidential Approval - The House will be called back to Washington with a 36-hour notice to vote on the amended CR bill [5] - The goal is to pass the bill and send it to the President's desk for approval as soon as possible [5] Procedural Hurdles - The Senate needs unanimous consent to fast-track the final vote, but procedural hurdles could delay the process [4]