U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice, both Republicans, celebrated the Senate’s passage of a funding package late Monday that will reopen the federal government and end the 41-day shutdown, though both lamented the political gridlock that caused the delay.

The Senate approved a final measure that includes a clean continuing resolution to fund the government through Jan. 30, 2026, and three full-year appropriations bills: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies; Agriculture, Rural Development, the Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies; and the Legislative Branch.

Capito, a member of the Senate Republican leadership and a leader on the Appropriations Committee, emphasized the need to adhere to proper legislative procedure.

“After 41 days of delay, I’m glad we were able to reach a solution to reopen the government,” the senator said in a statement. “It shouldn’t have taken this long to do the right thing for the American people. Our goal has always been simple: Keep the government open and complete our appropriations process through regular order — the way the Senate is supposed to function.”

Justice called the lengthy closure a “total wreck” for West Virginians and Americans.

“I am happy to see common sense prevail, but it should not take over 40 days of a shutdown to make that happen,” Justice said.

Justice also urged the House of Representatives to quickly pass the bill and encouraged colleagues to “come to the table in good faith as we move forward.”

The government funding measure includes multiple projects championed by both senators to benefit West Virginia communities, health care facilities and military readiness.

Key funding items include:

  • $3.58 million for Sistersville General Hospital to expand bed capacity and improve access to care in rural communities.
  • $1.75 million for Minnie Hamilton Health System to modernize hospital facilities.
  • $4 million for McLaughlin Air National Guard Base to expand aircraft infrastructure supporting new C-130J aircraft.
  • $3 million in combined funding for Camp Dawson to design a new fire station and a new specialized training facility for the West Virginia National Guard.

Justice noted his persistent voting record throughout the impasse, stating that he has voted over a dozen times to keep the government funded since the Oct. 1 deadline.

Capito thanked the senators who helped pass the measure, a package that was advanced with bipartisan support, and expressed readiness to continue work.

“I’m grateful to the Democrats who joined Republicans in voting to do just that,” she said. “In addition to reopening our government, I am glad we were able to pass three full-year appropriations bills, and I look forward to passing more and completing our work.”

The measure now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration, which must pass it before the government can officially reopen.