Partial Federal Shutdown Persists Into Week as House Delays DHS Funding Vote
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Senate Passes Minibus Funding, House Still Holds Key Vote The Senate approved a bipartisan “minibus” appropriations package on Saturday with a 71‑29 vote, funding most of the government through September and granting a two‑week temporary extension for the Department of Homeland Security[1]. The measure now moves to the House Rules Committee, where a simple majority is required; the GOP’s narrow margin makes passage uncertain[1]. House leaders must act while the chamber remains in recess, leaving the shutdown’s end date unresolved[1].
House Leadership Faces Democratic Opposition Over DHS Reform Conditions Democratic leaders including Hakeem Jeffries, Ro Khanna, and Jamie Raskin have signaled they will not automatically support the Senate bill without substantive ICE and DHS changes[1][2]. Their demands include mandatory body‑camera use for ICE officers, ending mask‑wearing and roving patrols, and stricter warrant standards[2]. Speaker Mike Johnson has called the deal a “formality,” but internal dissent threatens GOP cohesion[1].
Procedural Hurdle: Rule Vote Scheduled Monday Delays Funding Passage The House Rules Committee will convene Monday at 4 p.m. ET to consider a rule that would allow the funding measure to reach the floor[2]. All Democrats are expected to oppose the rule, and Jeffries has refused to allow “suspend the rules,” a procedure that could have accelerated approval[2]. Johnson cannot afford to lose additional Republican votes, making the procedural vote a critical bottleneck[2].
Shutdown Expected to Continue at Least Through Tuesday, Possibly Longer Both outlets project the partial shutdown will persist at least until Tuesday, when the House plans to hold critical votes[2]. Betting platform Polymarket assigns a 98 % probability the shutdown lasts more than four days, with a 20 % chance it exceeds six days[1]. Administration officials urge swift action, warning economic harm if the lapse extends further[1].
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Newsweek: Partial Government Shutdown Likely Extends Into Week as Funding Deal Awaits House Approval: Details the Senate’s 71‑29 vote, House internal dissent, Polymarket odds, Trump’s appeal, and ICE shooting pressures influencing DHS reform demands.
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CNN: Federal shutdown likely to linger until Tuesday as House grapples with funding vote: Emphasizes the Tuesday timeline, the Monday rule‑vote obstacle, Democratic refusal to suspend rules, and reform conditions tied to Minneapolis killings.
Timeline
2023 – The United States experiences a 43‑day shutdown over expired Obamacare tax credits, a recent memory that lawmakers seek to avoid in current negotiations [1].
Jan 7, 2026 – Federal agents kill Renee Good in Minneapolis, sparking intensified Democratic demands for ICE and DHS reforms [2].
Jan 24, 2026 – Federal agents kill nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, further fueling calls for ICE protocol changes such as body‑camera use and ending roving patrols [2].
Jan 31, 2026 – The Senate approves a “minibus” appropriations package funding most of the government through September and adds a two‑week DHS funding extension, passing 71‑29 [2].
Feb 1, 2026 – The House Rules Committee convenes at 4 p.m. ET to consider the rule needed to bring the DHS funding bill to the floor; Democrats announce they will oppose “suspending the rules” [1].
Feb 2, 2026 – Betting platform Polymarket assigns a 98 % chance the shutdown lasts more than four days, highlighting uncertainty despite expectations of a brief pause [2].
Feb 2, 2026 – OMB Director Russ Vought states the administration will keep working with Congress to finish FY 2026 appropriations, hoping the lapse is short [2].
Feb 2, 2026 – President Donald Trump posts on Truth Social that a shutdown would harm the economy and urges a bipartisan “YES” vote to fund the government and DHS, including the Coast Guard [2].
Feb 3, 2026 – House Speaker Mike Johnson tells Fox News Sunday the DHS funding deal will be finalized by Tuesday, calling the process a “formality” [2].
Feb 4, 2026 – Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries tells Johnson that Democrats will not “suspend the rules” and demand ICE reforms such as body‑cameras, ending roving patrols, and tighter warrant standards before accepting any two‑week funding pause [1].
Feb 4, 2026 – The partial federal shutdown is expected to linger through Tuesday as the House prepares critical votes on a must‑pass funding package; Jeffries warns Republicans they cannot count on Democratic support [1].