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House votes to end longest government shutdown in US history

Johnson kept the House out of session during the shutdown, announced a planned repeal of a bill provision, and later swore in Adelita Grijalva.

House votes to end longest government shutdown in US history
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This article1 analysis · Oct 13, 2026
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The House passed a measure to reopen the federal government, and President Donald Trump signed it, ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history. The measure did not extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits Democrats had sought.

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Mike Johnson
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Speaker of the House involved in the shutdown negotiations and the House's response

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who signed the reopening bill and criticized Democrats

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Representative from Texas who commented on divisions among Democrats

Former president who increased the health insurance tax credits during the pandemic

Mikie Sherrill
Former U.S. Representative (D-NJ)

Representative and newly elected governor of New Jersey who criticized the agreement's effects

House Minority Leader who said Democrats would continue winning elections

Representative from Arizona who was sworn in during the day's events

House Minority Whip who voiced concern about the outcome of negotiations

ALSO MENTIONED  Barack Obama, Former president who signed the 2010 law establishing the health insurance exchanges

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Mike Johnson Backs House Bill to End 43-Day Shutdown

The House passed a funding package that President Trump signed, ending the 43-day government shutdown. Speaker Mike Johnson backed the measure and urged its passage. Center outlets mostly report the vote and reopening, emphasizing the unresolved health-care subsidy dispute and, in some articles, debate over Johnson’s handling. Right-leaning outlets portray Johnson as holding firm against Democrats and often blame them for the shutdown.

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