Overview
- Senators passed the transition funding 60–40 after a procedural breakthrough that drew seven Democrats and one independent to join most Republicans.
- The measure keeps the government funded through the end of January 2026 and guarantees back pay along with reinstatement for furloughed or dismissed federal employees.
- SNAP food assistance will restart and the return of paychecks is expected to ease pressure on aviation staffing after weeks of cancellations and delays.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to reconvene the chamber for a vote as early as Wednesday, and President Donald Trump has praised the deal and indicated he will sign it.
- A separate December vote will decide whether to extend ACA subsidies, a deferral that has triggered sharp backlash and a broader rift within Democratic ranks.