U.S. Senate Approves Government Funding Bill Until January 30
President Trump’s Jan. 13 signing of a stopgap appropriations bill ends the record 43-day U.S. government shutdown, keeping agencies funded through January 30.
Summary
On January 13, President Donald Trump signed a stopgap spending bill passed by the House in a 222–209 vote, ending the record 43-day U.S. government shutdown. The measure funds federal agencies until January 30, providing temporary relief and restoring government operations.
Terms & Concepts
- Appropriations bill: A legislative bill that allocates funding to government departments, agencies, and programs.
- Stopgap spending bill: A temporary measure providing short-term funding to keep government operations running until a more permanent budget is enacted.