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House Speaker Mike Johnson said he was "angry" when he learned of the provision in the bill to reopen the government and that he'll fast-track a bill to undo it next week.
After refusing to convene the U.S. House during the government shutdown, Speaker Mike Johnson is recalling lawmakers back into session — and facing an avalanche of pent-up legislative demands from those who have largely been sidelined from governing.
Could the longest shutdown in U.S. history end tonight? Here's the latest on votes to reopen, timing, how to watch, and more.
A vote in the House expected on Wednesday could end what is now the longest shutdown on record. Democrats are decrying the plan, saying it fails to address expiring health care subsidies.
The longest government shutdown in United States history could soon end, but it will require the House of Representatives to pass a funding bill.