Key Takeaways The longest and potentially most economically harmful government shutdown in American history is on its way to ending in its 43rd day.The House of Representatives voted topass a bill on Wednesday, funding the government until Jan. 30. That vote sets the stage for the shutdown to end after President Donald Trump signs the funding bill into law. Federal workers will be back on the job after the House voted Wednesday to end the 43-day government shutdown. Graeme Sloan / Bloomberg via Getty Images ...