DEVELOPING: Senate Passes Shutdown-Ending Legislation, Heads to House for Immediate Vote

Breaking News: Senate Passes Shutdown-Ending Legislation, Heads to House for Immediate Vote The US Senate has voted 60 to 40 to approve a continuing resolution to reopen the government, sending the bill to the House of Representatives for an immediate vote. This comes on the 41st day of a record-long government shutdown. The measure would fund much of the government through January 30 and provide funding for some agencies through the end of next September. The legislation, which was approved by nearly every Senate Republican and seven Democrats, will now head to the House for a vote. President Donald Trump can sign the bill into law once it is passed by the House. The shutdown has resulted in missed paychecks for millions of federal workers, delayed food assistance benefits, and air travel disruptions. The bipartisan group of senators worked over the weekend to reach a deal, but the shutdown has been ongoing for over a month. The House must now pass the legislation, which is not guaranteed, before the shutdown can be officially ended. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.