The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a measure to end the government shutdown, which has lasted 38 days, the longest in the nation’s history. The bill, which passed with a 222-to-209 vote, will now be sent to President Donald Trump for his signature. The shutdown, which began on December 22, 2018, was caused by a dispute over funding for President Trump’s border wall. The House vote comes after months of political gridlock, with Republicans and Democrats deadlocked over the issue. The legislation, which is expected to be signed into law by Trump, will restore full funding to federal agencies and reopen government operations. The move ends a period of political stalemate that has caused significant disruption to government services and the economy.