Core Points - The U.S. Senate passed a temporary funding bill on November 10, allowing the federal government to reopen and potentially ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history [1][2] - The bill was approved with a vote of 60 in favor and 40 against, breaking a negotiation deadlock primarily through the efforts of three former governors [2] - The bill will fund most federal agencies at current levels until January 30, 2026, and provides full-year funding for specific departments and programs [2][3] Group 1 - The Senate's approval included provisions to reverse mass layoffs of federal employees during the shutdown and ensure back pay for all federal workers affected [3] - The bill also commits to a vote on extending enhanced subsidies for the Affordable Care Act by the second week of December [3] Group 2 - The House of Representatives, which has been in recess since mid-September, is expected to vote on the bill as early as December 12 [5] - President Trump expressed support for the bipartisan agreement, although there are significant concerns among House Democrats regarding the bill's implications for healthcare benefits [6] - The temporary funding bill only covers three of the twelve annual appropriations, indicating that further negotiations will be necessary, and the government may face another shutdown in the future [6]