Efforts to end the longest government shutdown in US history are reaching a critical point as the House of Representatives is scheduled to vote today on the spending bill. President Donald Trump has hailed the vote as a personal and political victory, while Republicans aim to secure government funding until January despite Democratic opposition over the lack of direct provisions for health insurance subsidies.
The vote is expected to be decisive, as eight Democrats broke from their party to support the bill, potentially allowing its passage with a simple majority in the House. Meanwhile, millions of federal workers continue to work without pay, and travelers face delays and cancellations ahead of Thanksgiving.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that the chaos could worsen if the shutdown continues, including unpaid air traffic controllers and further flight disruptions. Republicans have promised a separate vote on health insurance subsidies, making today’s vote a key step toward resolving the six-week political impasse.
