US government shutdown to end soon? Senate passes key funding bill

The US Senate on Monday passed a bill to end the ongoing government shutdown, potentially rolling the ball for the longest-ever government shutdown to come to an end. However, the passing of the legislation does not mean the shutdown ends immediately.

Donald Trump at the Oval Office.(Bloomberg)

The shutdown of the US government is set to continue for a few more days as a few more steps remain before the government could be reopened. First, the bill needs to pass the US House of Representatives, which is currently in recess. Once the vote is done, it will reach President Donald Trump for his signature. Once Trump signs the bill to keep the government funded till January 2026, the shutdown will officially end.

Therefore, despite the US Senate passing the legislation to reopen the government on Monday, it could take a few more days for the government to reopen, further extending the 41-day shutdown.