Trump Signs Budget Bill After House Narrowly Passes Vote to End Government Shutdown

In a closely watched vote, the U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation to end the ongoing government shutdown, passing the bill by a razor-thin 217–214 margin.

President Donald Trump signed the order at around 4:30PM. Key economic data – including non-farm payrolls and the JOLTS report – had been delayed as a result of the shutdown but are expected to be quickly rescheduled once government agencies resume normal activity.

The agreement itself had been telegraphed over the weekend, muting any immediate market reaction. Former President Trump signaled on Friday that negotiations were underway and that “no one wanted a shutdown,” setting expectations that a short-lived funding lapse would soon be resolved.

Still, the political maneuvering did little to improve public perception of Washington’s ability to govern effectively. Analysts note that voter sentiment in past shutdowns often placed more blame on Republicans than Democrats – an undercurrent that may have influenced the urgency behind the final deal.

While markets may not see a significant relief rally, the end of the shutdown removes at least one layer of uncertainty. The broader consequence, however, may be another dent in public confidence as partisan brinkmanship again took center stage.