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Winter Storm Pushes Senate Vote to Tuesday, Tightening Deadline for Spending Deal

Leaders now have a four-day window to clear contentious spending bills before the Jan. 30 shutdown deadline.

The dome of the Capitol is reflected in a puddle of melted snow during the first snowfall of the winter season on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Washington. A major winter storm is expected to bring several inches of snow, ice and dangerously cold temperatures to Washington, D.C., this weekend.
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Overview

  • The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for Washington, D.C., as Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a weekend state of emergency for heavy snow, ice and extreme cold.
  • Senate leadership postponed Monday’s votes to Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., a shift that compresses the schedule to finish the remaining six appropriations bills this week.
  • Airlines cautioned travelers about likely delays and cancellations, raising the risk of further complications for lawmakers returning to the Capitol.
  • Advancing the package will require 60 votes, with Democrats including Chris Murphy and Tim Kaine opposing the current language and several Republicans also signaling dissent.
  • Disputes center on the Homeland Security portion, which includes $20 million for body cameras for ICE and Border Patrol and $2 million for de-escalation training.