House Speaker Expresses Hope for End to U.S. Government Shutdown

According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing ⁤Al Jazeera, James⁢ Michael⁢ Johnson,⁢ Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives controlled by Republicans, announced on Monday that the long-standing crisis-the ⁤40-day government shutdown-is finally ‍nearing​ its end. ​”We are grateful that⁢ the government shutdown is finally‌ coming to a close,” he ​saeid.

Johnson added ⁣that ‌it appears some Democrats are now⁣ willing to meet Republican and presidential demands. “The government cannot be​ held hostage⁣ to advance anyone’s political agenda. Many people across the country are eager for the government to reopen,” he stated.

He went on to thank⁤ Democratic lawmakers who ⁤supported ​the budget bill: “Those Democratic ⁢legislators decided to prioritize⁤ principles⁢ over personal interests. The proposed budget bill will allow⁤ us to fund‍ the government through January 30.It also accounts for⁣ back pay owed to all federal employees.” He⁤ acknowledged potential ‍procedural obstacles but expressed hope they would not occur.

A group of ​moderate Democrats-frustrated ⁣by ongoing political deadlock-joined‌ Republicans in advancing a temporary funding⁤ measure known as the “Continuing Appropriations Resolution” in the ⁣Senate.

The Senate’s positive vote⁤ marks⁤ a crucial first step toward ending the 40-day shutdown.

Previously, Democrats had blocked progress on this ‌vrey bill​ 14 times.