The US House of Representatives passed a $1.2 trillion funding package on a razor-thin 217-214 vote, ending a partial government shutdown that began last Friday. Nearly all Republicans supported the measure, joined by 21 Democrats, while 21 Republicans opposed it alongside most Democrats. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill promptly, reinstating operations for departments like Labor, Education, Health and Human Services, and Transportation.
The bill provides full-year funding for most agencies but extends Department of Homeland Security (DHS) support only through February 13, opening a window for immigration policy talks. Disputes centered on Trump's deportation plans, following recent agent-involved fatalities like those of US citizens Rene Good and Pretti. Democrats criticized the short DHS extension as insufficient oversight, while Speaker Mike Johnson hailed it as responsible governance amid negotiations.
Conservatives pushed failed amendments for stricter voting rules, highlighting GOP internal tensions in the slim majority. The package, totaling fiscal support after prior stopgaps, underscores ongoing partisan brinkmanship over spending and borders. No changes to Ukraine, Taiwan, or Israel aid were included here. Lawmakers now eye broader reforms before the next deadline.
