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House Sends Funding Deal to Trump, Ending Shutdown and Setting Two-Week DHS Clock

Democrats forced a short DHS extension to press for ICE guardrails after two fatal Minneapolis shootings.

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A view of the U.S. Capitol dome on day two of a partial government shutdown in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 1, 2026.
U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) arrives at the start of a press conference with members of the House Republican leadership at the U.S. Capitol Feb. 3, 2026.

Overview

  • The House approved the package 217–214, with 21 Democrats voting yes and 21 Republicans voting no, sending it to President Trump for his signature.
  • Five agencies are funded through September 30, while the Department of Homeland Security is extended only to February 13 under a two-week continuing resolution.
  • Trump urged passage without changes and is expected to sign the measure quickly after backing the Senate-approved deal.
  • Democrats say future DHS funding hinges on reforms including an end to masked agents, mandatory body cameras and visible IDs, judicial warrants for arrests, limits on roving patrols, and updated use-of-force standards.
  • DHS said agents in Minneapolis would begin wearing body cameras immediately, talks are expected to be difficult within the tight window, and Republicans remain split over add-ons like the SAVE Act.