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Last night, the Senate voted on a measure that would bring the government shutdown to an end.
On this vote, the ayes are 60, the nays are 40, the bill as amended.
The measure now heads for the House.
NPR Sam Gringlas explains what's inside this government spending measure.
The Senate passed a stopgap funding bill lasting through January 30th after a more than month-long impasse that resulted in missed paychecks for federal workers,
delayed food assistance, and air travel disruptions.
The package includes a trio of regular appropriations bills funding some parts of the government through next September,
as well as language to reverse the shutdown firings of federal employees and ensure that federal workers get back pay.
But the deal does not include an extension of expiring subsidies for health insurance premiums.
Democrats have been promised a Senate vote on legislation to address the health care subsidies,
but that does not guarantee it will pass or get a vote in the House.
Sam Gringlas, NPR News, Washington.
The government shutdown has interrupted federal food assistance for more than 40 million Americans.
A federal judge has ordered President Trump to spend contingency money so people can access money for the food.
Trump is asking the US Supreme Court to block that order and opposes sending the contingency money for food.