House Speaker Mike Johnson urged members to return to Washington so the House can vote quickly on a Senate deal to end the longest U.S. government shutdown in history, which began Oct. 1. A day after senators narrowly advanced the first stage, he said votes are expected this week and promised a 36-hour notice. "Long days and long nights" lie ahead, he said. The weekend deal hit the 60-vote threshold with 52 Republicans, seven Democrats and one independent who caucuses with Democrats, and it excludes extending enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.
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