Senate Approves Bill to End Government Shutdown, Sending It to the House

The multi-part package punts funding to January 2026 and funds three sectors of government, including full-year funding for the food stamp program.

The U.S. Capitol building in Washington on Nov. 10, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Senate on Nov. 10 approved a legislative package to fund the government through January 2026 and provide full-year funding for key programs such as the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP).

The upper chamber greenlit the package in a 60–40 vote, which included the support of eight Democrats.