Washington, D.C. | Thursday, November 13 – U.S. President Donald Trump has signed legislation to restore government operations, officially ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history, which lasted 43 days.
The bill was passed earlier today after the House of Representatives approved it with a 222–209 vote, where six Democrats joined Republicans in supporting the motion. The Senate had cleared the bill on Monday, paving the way for Trump’s signature.
“With my signature, the federal government will now assume normal operations,” President Trump said from the Oval Office, calling it “a great day for the American people.” He acknowledged that the closure had cost the country $1.5 trillion, affecting federal programs, departments, and employees across the nation.
During the shutdown, thousands of federal workers were furloughed, laid off, or forced to work without pay, halting several public services and delaying national programs.
The legislation marks the end of a prolonged standoff over spending priorities between the White House and Congress. It also brings relief to agencies and workers who have struggled since the shutdown began.
The U.S. government is now expected to resume normal operations immediately, with pending salaries, services, and programs being reinstated in phases over the next few days.
