The shutdown ended with Congress passing and the President signing a funding bill that reopened the government, after 43 days of shutdown—the longest in U.S. history. The measure funded federal agencies through a specified period and included provisions across departments, allowing operations to resume and federal employees to return to work.

Key points

• Resolution: A bipartisan continuing resolution funded the government and ended the impasse, with the Senate passing the bill and the House subsequently voting to approve it, followed by the President's signature.

• Timeline: The shutdown began on October 1, 2025, and concluded in mid-November 2025 after extended negotiations and multiple failed attempts to reach a deal, culminating in a final funding package.

• Impacts and aftercare: Agencies began returning to normal operations as funding was restored; some departments had funding set only through a short window, leading to ongoing negotiations about longer-term funding. Public services, travel, and federal operations gradually resumed.

If you’d like, I can summarize the exact funding package provisions (which agencies were funded, duration, and any policy riders) or provide a concise timeline with key voting milestones.