The U.S. House of Representatives is anticipated to vote on Wednesday evening on legislation designed to conclude the ongoing government shutdown, which has resulted in thousands of federal employees being unpaid for a second consecutive month. This development follows a Monday vote in the Senate, where eight Democratic senators joined Republicans in passing a similar bill. The House Rules Committee subsequently approved the measure by an 8-4 vote.
The proposed legislation aims to fund federal operations through January 30. Key provisions include reversing recent mass firings of federal workers by the Trump administration, protecting employees from further layoffs through January, and guaranteeing their payment once the shutdown ends. The agreement is also projected to contribute approximately $1.8 trillion annually to the nation's current $38 trillion debt.
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