The United States House of Representatives is moving closer to a breakthrough in the three-week-long government shutdown, with a critical vote on a temporary funding measure expected later today, Thursday, November 13, 2025.
According to CNN, the bipartisan bill would fund government operations through February 2026, giving lawmakers more time to negotiate a long-term budget deal. The legislation is designed to reopen federal agencies, restore pay for hundreds of thousands of workers, and resume suspended public services.
The Washington Post reports that Speaker Mike Johnson has been under mounting pressure from both parties to reach a compromise. Several moderate Republicans and centrist Democrats have publicly urged swift action to prevent deeper economic fallout and further strain on essential services.
NBC News adds that although the proposed bill has broad support, some conservative lawmakers are pushing for additional spending cuts and tighter border security measures before lending their backing. Negotiations reportedly continued late into Wednesday night as leaders worked to finalize vote commitments.
Reuters notes that the Senate has signaled readiness to act immediately once the House passes the measure, with Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calling for “decisive action to end the uncertainty affecting millions of Americans.”
If approved, the vote would effectively end the third government shutdown in five years, reopening agencies and stabilizing short-term operations.
Sources
CNN — “House Set for Key Vote to End Government Shutdown,” Nov. 13, 2025
The Washington Post — “Speaker Johnson Faces Pressure as Shutdown Vote Looms,” Nov. 13, 2025
NBC News — “Negotiations Intensify Ahead of House Funding Vote,” Nov. 13, 2025
Reuters — “Senate Poised to Back House Deal to Reopen Government,” Nov. 13, 2025
