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House to vote to end the longest shutdown in history

By Deirdre Walsh

Published November 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM EST

The House is set to vote today on a bill that would end the government shutdown after 43 days.

Deirdre Walsh

Deirdre Walsh is the congress editor for NPR's Washington Desk.

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On day 43 of the shutdown, a vote in the House could bring the impasse to an end

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A vote in the House expected on Wednesday could end what is now the longest shutdown on record. Democrats are decrying the plan, saying it fails to address expiring health care subsidies.
Democrats criticize the deal some in their party negotiated to end the shutdown

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Moderate Democrats made a political calculation to end the shutdown but try to keep health care in the spotlight.
With some shutdown pain points delayed for now, talks in Congress are 'nowhere'

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Some key impacts of the shutdown have been pushed back by moves by the Trump administration. But those efforts are temporary, and the pain could spread depending on how long the stalemate lasts.