Topline
The Senate passed a bill Monday night to end the federal government shutdown, which reached its 41st day Monday, marking the longest shutdown in history by nearly a week.
Key Facts
The Senate passed the bill in a 60-40 vote, though it still needs approval from the House and President Donald Trump, who has expressed support for the measure.
Eight members of the Senate Democratic Caucus crossed the aisle to support the bill.
The bill extends government funding through January and reinstates thousands of federal workers laid off amid the shutdown.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., indicated prior to the vote that the House could take up the Senate bill Wednesday.
How Has The Government Shutdown Impacted Food Stamps?
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which funds food stamps, was halted at the start of the month, with the Agriculture Department stating on its website “the well has run dry.” A flurry of lawsuits were filed against the Trump administration for the payment of benefits, resulting in court orders that allowed some states like California and New York to issue full SNAP benefits for November. However, the Trump administration has urged the Supreme Court to keep full benefits from being paid out.
