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US Senate passes bill to end government shutdown

 Published: 11:28, 12 November 2025

US Senate passes bill to end government shutdown

The US Senate passed legislation Monday to end the longest-ever government shutdown, which is now in its 41st day.

By a vote of 60-40, the Senate passed H.R.5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, as amended.

Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, Dick Durbin, John Fetterman, Maggie Hassan, Tim Kaine, Angus King, Jacky Rosen and Jeanne Shaheen joined Republicans in supporting the measure.

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