The United States House of Representatives approved this Wednesday (12) a project that puts an end to the shutdown of the government. The project now goes to President Donald Trump for approval, who is expected to sign the law this Wednesday.
This was the longest shutdown in United States history. The strike lasted a total of 43 days.
The vote was 222 to 209. Two Republicans voted against the bill, while only 6 Democrats were in favor.
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The text had already been approved in the Senate on Monday (10). Before this vote, 14 texts that attempted to end the shutdown had already been rejected in the Senate.
The shutdown happens when there is no agreement in Congress on the federal government’s budget. Thus, countless activities are paralyzed because there is no money available to maintain certain services and pay public servants.
The project approved this Wednesday is a short-term budget. The package guarantees retroactive payment and reinstates employees laid off since October 1st, in addition to shielding them from new layoffs until January.
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The strike had a direct impact on people’s lives, with countless people, for example. This Wednesday alone, more than 900 flights were canceled in the United States.
The shutdown also caused the suspension of the publication of several US economic indicators. The lack of data was cited by Federal Reserve (Fed) officials as detrimental to identifying the ideal path for interest rates.
The situation also brought political strain to the White House. According to the average poll on the website RealClearPolitics, Trump’s disapproval rose from 53% to 54% during the period, widening the negative gap in relation to approval.
*With information from Estadão Conteúdo.
