Saira Imran Washington: The US government shutdown ends after Congress approved a temporary funding bill. This decision allows government operations to continue smoothly.
The House of Representatives passed the spending bill following the Senate’s approval. A total of 222 members, including six Democrats, voted in favor, while 209 members, including two Republicans, opposed it. The bill now awaits President Donald Trump’s signature.
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The approval of this temporary funding measure brings an end to the longest government shutdown in US history, which began on October 1.
Under this bill, the government will receive funds until January 30, ensuring that financial operations continue without disruption. The purpose of the bill is to restore food aid programs, release employee salaries, and reactivate the air traffic control system.
This step comes after a long financial crisis and disruptions in federal services that had affected government performance across the country. Lawmakers finally reached an agreement to stabilize operations and prevent further delays in essential services.
The end of the US government shutdown offers relief to thousands of government workers and restores normalcy across federal departments.
