US House of Representatives voted to advance legislation to reopen the federal government

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to advance legislation that would reopen the federal government, moving the measure one step closer to final approval. A majority backed the procedural motion on Wednesday, allowing the bill to proceed to a final vote later in the day. The package, once passed, would end the weeks-long shutdown and restore funding across federal agencies. Senate action and the president’s signature would then be required to fully reopen the government.