The Senate-passed bill to end the record-long government shutdown moved to the full House for a final vote after a key House panel advanced it early Wednesday.

The reopening is seen as a missed opportunity to many Democrats, as they failed to secure certain health care items.

The legislation would keep the government funded through Jan. 30, without extending ACA funds slated to expire. It now goes to the House, which could vote as early as Wednesday.

The longest government shutdown in American history came to an end this past week, with the 43-day event disrupting food assistance payouts, travel and more pieces of the economy. While some Americans faced hardship during the shutdown and more than one million Federal employees received no pay,

The House on Wednesday approved a Senate-backed funding bill that would reopen the federal government, paving the way for an end to the record-setting shutdown.

New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill announced during a House session that she will resign her seat representing the 11th District.

The House passed the government funding deal Wednesday night, leaving lawmakers one Donald Trump signature away from ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history.

The House returns Wednesday for the first time since the start of the government shutdown, bringing an end to the chamber's longest absence in recent memory.

The House voted 222 to 209 to end the record-long government shutdown Wednesday night. Six Democrats voted with Republicans to pass the bill, while two Republicans voted against. The bill now heads to President Trump’s desk where he is expected to sign it.

With the government shutdown over, Congress faces a packed and contentious schedule. From releasing Epstein's files to averting another shutdown, here are the key battles to watch.