Washington DC, Feb. 3 -- The US House of Representatives on Tuesday (local time) voted to end the partial government shutdown, approving legislation that funds most federal agencies through the remainder of the fiscal year while extending financing for the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for an additional 10 days, The Hill reported.

According to The Hill, the measure was passed by a narrow 217-214 vote and has been sent to US President Donald Trump for his signature, which is expected to formally end the four-day shutdown that began on Saturday.

The vote was bipartisan but closely divided: 21 Republicans voted against the bill, and 21 Democrats supported it, while Democratic leadership opposed the package.

The bill's passage f...