Overview
- The stopgap bill restores most federal operations into late January and provides full-year funding for agriculture, veterans affairs and the legislative branch.
- The measure passed 222–209 in the House and 60–40 in the Senate, with six House Democrats voting yes and two House Republicans voting no.
- Agencies are recalling employees with guaranteed back pay, reversing shutdown-era layoffs, and initial payments are expected within 24–48 hours.
- FAA flight caps affecting 40 major airports remain near 6% as officials assess controller staffing after elevated retirements and absences, and airlines warn of residual delays into next week.
- ACA subsidies were not extended and House action is uncertain despite a promised Senate vote, while SNAP issuances are restarting with most November benefits expected within about a day.