The record-breaking U.S. government shutdown appears to be on a path to finally ending after 43 days.

Federal funding legislation aimed at opening the government survived a key test vote in the House later Wednesday, teeing it up for final passage in a matter of hours.

That means the bill could hit President Donald Trump's desk as soon as Wednesday night, likely ending what has been the longest shutdown in U.S. history.

The White House announced that Trump would sign the bill in a statement of administration policy obtained by Fox News Digital.

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"The Administration urges every Member of Congress to support this responsible, good faith product to finally put an end to the longest shutdown in history," the statement said.

The bill advanced through a procedural hurdle known as a rule vote, which is where lawmakers decide whether to allow legislation to get debated before a final vote on passage.

Rule votes generally fall along partisan lines and are not an indication of whether a bill will be bipartisan.

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The vast majority of House Democrats still oppose the bill, but it's possible that at least several moderates will defy their leaders to support it.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., reiterated to reporters hours before the vote that Democrats were frustrated the bill did not do anything about COVID-19 pandemic-era healthcare subsidies under Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Those enhanced tax credits expire this year.

"House Democrats are here on the Capitol steps to reiterate our strong opposition to this spending bill because it fails to address the Republican healthcare crisis, and it fails to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credit," Jeffries said.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., sounded optimistic in comments to reporters Wednesday morning ahead of the vote.

"I wanted to come out and say that we believe the long national nightmare will be over tonight," Johnson said. "It was completely and utterly foolish and pointless in the end."

Meanwhile, the shutdown's effects on the country have grown more severe by the day.

Many of the thousands of air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents who had to work without pay were forced to take second jobs, causing nationwide flight delays and cancellations amid staffing shortages at the country's busiest airports. Millions of Americans who rely on federal benefits were also left in limbo as funding for critical government programs ran close to drying out.

At the heart of the issue was Democratic leaders' refusal to back any funding bill that did not also extend the enhanced Obamacare subsidies. Democrats argued it was their best hope of preventing healthcare price hikes for Americans across the U.S.

Republicans agreed to hold conversations on reforming what they saw as a broken healthcare system, but they refused to pair any partisan priority with federal funding.

In the end, a compromise led by the Senate — which saw eight Democrats in the upper chamber join colleagues to pass the bill in a 60 to 40 vote — included a side deal guaranteeing the left a vote on extending the enhanced subsidies sometime in December.

Johnson has made no such promise in the House, however.

And the lack of a guarantee on extending those subsidies has angered progressives and Democratic leaders.

"What were Republicans willing to give in the end, other more than a handshake deal to take a future vote on extending the healthcare subsidies?" Rep. Shomari Figures, D-Ala., said Wednesday. "We all know that a future vote is the equivalent of asking two wolves and a chicken to vote on what's for dinner. It is dead on arrival."

The full House will now vote on the legislation during the 7 p.m. hour.

The bill kicks the current federal funding fight to Jan. 30, by which point House GOP leaders said they were confident they'll finish work on a longer-term deal for fiscal year 2026.

"There are nine remaining bills, and we'd like to get all of those done in the next few weeks. And, so, [House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole, R-Okla.] and his appropriators will be working overtime," House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., told Fox News Digital.

Asked if he thought they'd get it done by that date, Cole said, "I think we can."

BERKELEY, Calif.— Chaos broke out at the University of California-Berkeley in response to the Turning Point USA "This Is The Turning Point" tour stop at the school on Monday.

Prior to the event, flyers were found all over campus promoting protests, including a graphic image from the moment Charlie Kirk was assassinated. 

One older man stood up in front of police on campus and shouted, "Security has closed off your university to protect a Nazi speaking group."

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One of the flyers that was plastered in several areas on campus came from the group "BAMN - Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action, Integration & Immigrant Rights and Fight for Equality" with BAMN standing for, "By Any Means Necessary."

Before 4 p.m. local time, protesters began to congregate on campus. Around 4:30, they shouted "F--- you fascists" at arriving attendees.

A woman attempted to block herself from the camera by holding up a sign that said, "Kirk said death penalties should be public, quick, and televised… congrats bud!"

One college-aged man walked up asking how to enter the event as protesters blocked all entrances, leaving attendees scrambling to make it in.

As the early protests were underway, a fight broke out.

In a bloody viral incident just outside the campus, a man wearing a "FREEDOM" T-shirt, similar to the one Kirk was wearing when he was assassinated, was beaten by another man. The man was left with his face covered in blood following the fight.

Jihad Dphrepaulezz, 25, was arrested and charged with robbery and battery after stealing the victim's chain and brawling with him in the street, according to Berkeley police. 

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As protests continued, some of the chants throughout the evening included, "F--- ICE," "Fascists out of Berkeley," "Free f---ing speech" and "Trump is a fascist, he must be removed." 

As the event unfolded at Zellerbach Hall, protesters got closer to all entrances, with police guarding each side.

Protesters chanted "UCPD KKK" at the police.

"Turning Point has got to go," they also chanted.

"Fascists are not welcomed here," they also said. "Trump must go now."

As attendees, including children and some elderly people, were leaving the event at approximately 8:38 p.m., escorted by police, they were met with screams and middle fingers.

They yelled, "F--- off our campus," "F--- you fascists" and "Death to fascists."

"Charlie Kirk went to hell… all the fascists will as well," one protester screamed into a megaphone.

Campus police also confirmed two arrests during the chaos. 

Christopher Joseph Benton, 48, who is unaffiliated with the school, was arrested for trespassing, resisting or obstructing an officer and being unlawfully present on campus — all misdemeanors. 

Jay Eduardo Maytorena, 22, listed as a current or former student, was arrested for trespassing and resisting or obstructing an officer. 

Four Berkeley students were arrested by UC Berkeley police early Monday morning on felony vandalism charges related to hanging an anti-Turning Point display in a forbidden location on campus. 

On Tuesday afternoon, the school also told Fox News Digital that a 45-year-old man was struck in the head with a glass bottle or jar. He suffered a laceration on his head and was transported to the hospital for treatment. 

The Department of Justice has since launched an investigation into the unrest that unfolded. 

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UC Berkeley provided the following response. 

"UC Berkeley condemns all violence and will hold accountable anyone who violates the law or campus regulations. The University is firmly committed to an open and robust marketplace of ideas and to maintaining a campus where people of all beliefs and perspectives can feel safe and respected.

"There is no place at UC Berkeley for attempts to use violence or intimidation to prevent lawful expression or chill free speech. The University is conducting a full investigation and intends to fully cooperate with and assist any federal investigations and the FBI-led Joint Terrorism Task Force to identify the outside agitators responsible for attempting to disrupt last night’s TPUSA event. UC Berkeley will take all appropriate steps to safeguard the right of every member of our community to speak and assemble freely. 

"Thanks to the dedication and cooperation of numerous university, state, and local police officers, the efforts to prevent last night’s event did not succeed. Instead, the TPUSA event proceeded safely and without interruption, with more than 900 participants in attendance. Several arrests were made in connection with the event by both city and university police. UC Berkeley appreciates and commends the officers and staff who helped preserve both public safety and freedom of speech on our campus. The University remains steadfast in its commitment to uphold open dialogue, respect, and the rule of law."

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Fox News' Stephen Sorace and Peter D'Abrosca contributed to this report.