Live: View of U.S. Capitol as government shutdown nears the end The Senate approved a funding bill on Monday aimed at ending the longest U.S. government shutdown. On the 43rd day of the shutdown, the bill is set to be sent to the House for a final vote as soon as Wednesday local time, bringing Congress closer to resolving the deadlock. With widespread flight disruptions nationwide, House members are working to return to Washington as soon as possible. #CGTNOnSite | CGTN