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Johnson Says House Will End Partial Shutdown by Tuesday as DHS Fight Continues

Democratic leaders declined to expedite a vote, following the Senate's decision to split off DHS funding for two weeks to negotiate new limits on immigration enforcement.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks during the annual "March for Life" in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 23, 2026.
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U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks during the annual "March for Life" in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 23, 2026. REUTERS/Aaron Schwartz
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Overview

  • A partial federal shutdown began early Saturday after the House could not act on a Senate-passed package before the deadline, triggering OMB contingency plans while essential services continue.
  • The Senate approved a $1.2 trillion measure funding most agencies through September plus a two-week stopgap for the Department of Homeland Security to allow negotiations over ICE practices.
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson said he has enough Republican votes to pass the Senate package by Tuesday and is not relying on Democrats to fast-track it under suspension of the rules.
  • House Democratic leadership told Johnson they will not provide votes to accelerate the process, pushing the timetable to a Rules Committee meeting Monday and a likely floor vote Tuesday, with travel delays and a narrow GOP margin adding uncertainty.
  • Democrats are pressing for DHS reforms including mandatory body cameras, clear agent identification, tighter warrant requirements and an end to roving patrols after federal agents fatally shot Alex Pretti and Renée Good in Minneapolis.