The House has passed a bill to fund the U.S. federal government for an additional 45 days, averting a potential government shutdown. Historical data shows that the economy has remained resilient during past government shutdowns. However, a shutdown could result in over 2 million federal workers facing furloughs or working without pay. Defense and healthcare sectors have historically rallied during shutdowns. Eli Lilly And Company (LLY), Novo Nordisk (NVO), and Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT) are notable mentions in these sectors.