Shutdown ends with no action on health care

Continuing resolution will fund the federal government for less than three months

WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 13, 2025) — The longest shutdown in U.S. history ended last night, capping a 43-day standoff over health insurance costs that are set to skyrocket in 2026 and beyond. After eight Democratic senators broke with the rest of their party to allow the spending measure to move forward, the House voted 222 to 209 to send the legislation to the White House. Most of Washington’s congressional delegation voted against the continuing resolution, with the exception of Representatives Baumgartner (R-Spokane ), Glusenkamp-Perez (D-Vancouver), and Newhouse (R-Sunnyside).

The late night resolution did not include measures to lower the cost of healthcare and will only fund the government through January 30, 2026, leaving open the possibility of another showdown over government funding in the new year. The debate over skyrocketing insurance premiums as well as cuts to health programs included in H.R. 1 is unlikely to wither away; healthcare costs are a top issue for voters around the country.

As the President signed the bill to refund the government, Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO President April Sims released the following statement:

“For 43 days, working families have had their lives disrupted. Funding the government through January of 2026 will see public servants paid for the first time in weeks and essential services resume. But millions of Americans who just suffered through a shutdown still woke up this morning wondering how they’ll afford to see a doctor next year. Despite the pain of the last six weeks, our leaders are no closer to a solution.”

Sims continued: “Voters delivered a clear message on Election Day: we want our government to work for us, not billionaires. We will remember who fought for affordable healthcare and who supported the GOP’s anti-worker agenda that puts billionaires’ wealth over working families’ health.”