Trump signed the bill in the Oval Office, surrounded by applauding Republican congressmen. In connection with the signing, Trump accused Democrats of being the cause of the shutdown.
"I just want to say to the American people, you shouldn't forget this," Trump said.
They look very bad, the Democrats.
He also adds that it "sends a clear message that we will never give in to blackmail."
Although the shutdown is now formally over, its effects are expected to continue to affect Americans for weeks. For example, those who are planning to fly may notice the effects of reduced air traffic, reports CNN .
The House of Representatives voted
Earlier in the night, Swedish time, the US House of Representatives voted to end the government shutdown. The vote to approve the budget agreement was 222-209. When the result was announced, loud applause was heard in the House of Representatives, and some people hugged each other. Others simply left the room.
In general, members of Congress in the House of Representatives voted along party lines. However, six Democrats voted to approve the proposal, while two Republicans voted against it.
Earlier this week, the Senate approved the legislative package.
Aroused anger within the Democrats
The compromise proposal that has now been adopted secures state funding until the end of January. However, certain costs – defense spending, support for military veterans and support for the Department of Agriculture, which pays out food stamps – are secured for one year.
The deal has previously sparked anger among Democrats, primarily because it does not guarantee an extension of subsidized healthcare within the framework of the health insurance "Obamacare", something the party has demanded in budget negotiations. Trump came down hard on "Obamacare" when he signed the budget agreement, calling it a disaster several times. He did, however, hint that he could reach an agreement with Democrats on healthcare.
"I am always willing to cooperate with everyone, including the other party," he says.
We can achieve something much better.
