The United States Senate voted on Monday to end the country’s longest government shutdown, approving a temporary funding measure supported by a group of centrist Democrats, Bloomberg reported.

The 60–40 vote paves the way for the federal government to reopen as soon as Wednesday, pending approval by the House of Representatives and President Donald Trump’s signature.

The shutdown, which stretched 41 days, has caused major disruptions to air travel, food aid, and government services. Most of the federal workforce has gone without pay for more than a month.

The deal, brokered by eight moderate Democrats, drops the party’s demand to renew expiring subsidies under the Affordable Care Act — a move that angered progressives who had pushed for a tougher stance against the Trump administration. In exchange, Republicans promised a Senate vote by mid-December on extending the insurance premium credits, though its passage remains uncertain.

The House, which has not held a vote since September 19, must now approve the bill. The measure keeps most of the government funded through January 30, and certain agencies such as the Agriculture and Veterans Affairs departments through September 30. House Speaker Mike Johnson said he expects swift passage.

The prospects for approval improved after Andy Harris, chair of the Freedom Caucus, signalled conditional support for the package. Once enacted, the legislation would ensure back pay for federal employees and prevent layoffs until the end of January.

Democratic leaders condemned the shutdown deal, with Elizabeth Warren calling it “a terrible mistake” and Gavin Newsom labelling it “pathetic.” The compromise underscored Democrats’ limited influence in a divided government, though polls indicate Republicans bore most public blame. The standoff revolved around expiring Obamacare subsidies, a widely supported programme crucial to keeping health premiums affordable for millions.