U.S. House passes Senate-approved spending package to end longest gov't shutdown

The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday night passed a Senate-approved spending package, ending the congressional deadlock that led to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The House voted 222-209 to pass the deal, two days after the Senate voted 60-40 to approve the spending package.

The legislation now goes to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it soon.  During the period when the temporary funding measure is in effect, both parties will continue negotiating the remaining appropriations, meaning the U.S. government could face another potential shutdown in just over two months.