
Bill to end government shutdown survives key hurdle before House-wide vote
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The House will likely vote Wednesday to end the 42-day government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history, after a bipartisan deal advanced through the Rules Committee.
Elizabeth Elkind is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital leading coverage of the House of Representatives. Previous digital bylines seen at Daily Mail and CBS News.
It now moves to the full House for consideration, where multiple people familiar with GOP leaders' conversations told Fox News Digital they believe it will pass with nearly all Republicans on board. Follow on Twitter at @liz_elkind and send tips to elizabeth.elkind@fox.com
Passage through the House Rules Committee is a meaningful step toward ending the shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history by roughly a week.

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