President Trump Ends Three‑Day Shutdown with Spending Package On February 3 2026, President Donald Trump signed a comprehensive appropriations bill that halted a three‑day partial government shutdown, restoring operations for roughly 75 % of federal agencies [1]. The legislation preserves key programs such as NIH research, Pell Grants, and election‑security grants while adding a military pay raise and air‑safety investments [1]. Trump’s signature also included a short‑term stopgap for the Department of Homeland Security, setting a two‑week deadline to negotiate a longer‑term funding solution [1].

Bill Provides Broad Agency Funding but Leaves DHS Vulnerable The spending package allocates funds to most departments but offers only a temporary fix for DHS, creating an imminent funding gap after the two‑week window [1]. House Speaker Mike Johnson warned that the “real fight begins over the Homeland bill,” emphasizing the urgency of a follow‑up agreement [1]. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and the White House have two weeks to reach a durable deal, or risk another shutdown affecting TSA, FEMA, and ICE operations [1].

Hard‑Line GOP Insisted on Voter‑ID Amendment Before Supporting Bill Republican Representatives Anna Paulina Luna and several allies demanded that a voter‑ID provision be attached to the spending bill, threatening to block it unless their proposal was included [1][2]. Trump personally called Luna and other conservatives, urging them to drop the amendment and support the package without changes [2]. After the presidential outreach, Luna and Rep. Tim Burchett signaled willingness to vote for the bill, reducing the risk of an extended shutdown [2].

Remaining Opposition Centers on Byron Donalds and Andy Ogles Rep. Byron Donalds publicly stated he will not back the procedural “rule” vote unless the voter‑ID amendment is added, maintaining his stance as a potential obstacle for House leadership [2]. Rep. Andy Ogles withheld his vote, citing a lack of leadership commitment to the voter‑ID issue, though he hinted at ongoing negotiations [1]. Their dissent underscores the narrow margin—only one Republican vote can be lost for the bill to pass [2].

Trump’s Public Demand for Unchanged Passage and Rapid Signing In a Truth Social post, Trump urged Congress to adopt the spending bill “NO CHANGES” and sign it quickly to avoid another “long, pointless, and destructive shutdown” [2]. He reiterated opposition to linking the voter‑ID measure to the funding bill, arguing it would stall Senate action [2]. The president’s direct lobbying and public pressure were pivotal in securing the necessary conservative support for the final vote [2].