The 40 day Senate shutdown could finally be over with funding restored after several Democratic lawmakers sided with the Republicans over the newly-negotiated deal.

The longest US Government shutdown in history could soon be over after several Democratic lawmakers sided with Republicans over a newly-negotiated deal.

The record-breaking US government shut down, which began on October 1, has now lasted more than 40 days after politicians failed to agree on funding proposals.

The stalemate saw Republicans refusing to accept Democratic lawmakers' amendments to preserve healthcare funding - dubbed Obamacare - for the poorest under initial proposals.

However, overnight seven Democratic senators were seen to side with Republicans to break the stalemate, with the breakthrough offering Democrats handful of new concessions beyond those initially proposed by Republicans.

Texas Senator John Cornyn voted to join Republicans in backing the amendments, which pushed the numbers over the 60 votes required to pass the vote - a move that was met with applause.

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The possible end to the shutdown was met with mixed reaction, as California Governor Gavin Newsom called the deal "pathetic".

.@realDonaldTrump and @JDVance's refusal to provide SNAP benefits to Americans in need isn't just illegal — it's immoral. pic.twitter.com/hUSqMtgbf3