The House of Representatives is preparing to vote as soon as possible on a Senate-approved deal to end the longest government shutdown in United States history, which began on October 1.
Speaker Mike Johnson announced that members should return to Washington immediately, with a 36-hour notice planned before the vote.
The Senate passed the initial stage of the agreement in a 60-40 vote on Sunday night, supported by 52 Republicans, seven Democrats, and one independent.
This marks the first significant progress toward reopening the federal government after weeks of impasse.
The legislation provides stopgap funding through January 30 at current rates, ensuring operations for most federal programs.
It guarantees back pay for furloughed workers and reverses shutdown-related layoffs, while fully funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through September.
A bipartisan budget process is included, and the deal prohibits the use of continuing resolutions for funding.
Notably absent is an extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, set to expire at year-end, though Republicans have agreed to a December vote on a Democratic-led bill for the subsidies.
Air travel continues to face disruptions, with over 1,000 flights canceled for a fourth day due to air traffic controller shortages and absences.
President Donald Trump has threatened to dock pay for absent controllers while offering a $10,000 bonus to those who remained on duty.
Wall Street responded positively, with the Nasdaq rising 1.7 percent and the S&P 500 up 0.8 percent by mid-morning.
Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries emphasized the push for ACA subsidies, noting more Republicans than Democrats rely on them, while experts warn of potential premium doubles if they lapse.