The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is one step closer to coming to an end, with the Senate set to vote on short-term funding that will fund the government through January 30, 2026. The measure requires a simple majority and now heads to the House for final passage,

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is set to address reporters on Monday morning after the Senate voted 60-40 late Sunday to proceed to a House-passed continuing

On Day 40 of the shutdown, eight Democrats joined Republicans in advancing a government funding measure, after 14 previous votes fell short.