Shutdown update: What is H. Res. 873? House passes key rule ahead of vote to reopen govt

The House passed H. Res. 873 by a 213–209 vote, clearing the way for swift discussions and a final vote to reopen the U.S. government.

Updated on: Nov 13, 2025, 05:13:51 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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The US House of Representatives began voting on reopening the government on Wednesday with the passing of H. Res. 873 - a resolution that will allow the House to quickly move with discussions before the final vote on the move can take place.

US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson at the US House on Wednesday, (AFP)

The H. Res. 873 was passed with 213 in favor, and 209 against. Notably, H. Res. 873 was passed with strict division along party lines. The 213 voting Republicans supported passage, while all 209 voting Democrats opposed it.

What Is H. Res. 873?

H. Res. 873 sets the rules for a quick House vote on the Senate’s government funding bill (H.R. 5371), which keeps the government running until Jan. 30, 2026. It limits debate to one hour, blocks any amendments, allows a symbolic protest vote from Democrats, and then moves directly to a final up-or-down vote.

If the bill is passed in the final vote, then it will go to President Donald Trump for his signature. Once the POTUS signs the bill, it will officially end the ongoing government shutdown- now in its 43rd day.

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When Is The Final Vote On The Shutdown?

The US House of Representatives are expected to vote on the new spending bill passed by the Senate on Monday, starting at 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday. The first round of votes is expected to take place around 5 p.m. ET with the final round of votes coming at around 7:15 p.m. later in the evening.

Steve Scalise, the House Majority Leader, also confirmed the same to CNBC. “We’ll start the process probably around 4, 5 o’clock," he said. The actual vote on the bill to fund the government will probably come later, around 7 o’clock,” he said, earlier today.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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