Trump Pushes Immediate House Vote as Partial Shutdown Enters Fourth Day
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Trump Calls for Rapid House Action on Funding President Donald Trump posted on Monday, Feb. 3, urging the House to approve the funding bill without delay and insisting “there can be NO CHANGES at this time” [1]. The Senate had already passed a bipartisan package that funds every agency except the Department of Homeland Security only through Feb. 13, a deal struck between Trump and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer [1]. Trump framed the measure as a compromise with Senate Democrats and warned that continued inaction would prolong the partial shutdown [1].
Democrats Block Vote Pending ICE Reform House Democrats, led by Hakeem Jeffries, refuse to give Speaker Mike Johnson the votes needed unless the bill adds stricter ICE limits such as mandatory unmasking, judicial warrants before agents enter homes or cars, and an end to roving patrols [1][2]. Their stance follows the deaths of two Americans during an ICE‑related shooting in Minneapolis, intensifying calls for tighter oversight [1][2]. Johnson told Fox News Sunday that a vote will not occur for “a few days,” citing the slim GOP majority and ongoing negotiations [2].
Republicans Push for Full DHS Funding and SAVE Act The House Freedom Caucus and other GOP members are pressing for complete DHS funding rather than the Senate’s temporary measure and are advancing the SAVE Act, which would require proof of citizenship before Americans can vote [1]. This Republican demand contrasts with the Senate’s two‑week stopgap and underscores intra‑party disagreements over the scope of the funding package [1].
Shutdown Extends to Multiple Agencies, Employees Face Pay Risks The partial shutdown, which began Saturday, halted appropriations for the Pentagon, Homeland Security, Defense, Health, Transportation and Housing departments, leaving many essential services operating under emergency guidance [1][2]. Federal workers risk delayed pay or furloughs if Congress does not act soon, echoing concerns from the 43‑day shutdown that ended after a promise to address ACA subsidies [2]. Lawmakers continue to pressure DHS Secretary Kristi Noem over ICE actions, with some calling for her removal [2].
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WBNS: Trump urges House to vote quickly to end partial government shutdown: Details Trump’s social‑media plea for an immediate vote, the Senate’s temporary DHS funding, Democratic ICE‑restriction demands, Republican SAVE Act push, and the shutdown’s impact on federal workers.
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Associated Press: House Speaker Johnson Says No Quick Vote as Partial Shutdown Persists: Reports Johnson’s statement that a House vote will be delayed, describes the Trump‑Senate deal, outlines Democratic ICE reform conditions, notes broader agency shutdown effects, and highlights political pressure on DHS leadership.
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Timeline
2023 – The 43‑day shutdown ends after Congress promises to vote on Affordable Care Act subsidy extensions, providing a recent precedent for how funding impasses can be resolved [1].
Jan 30, 2026 – The Senate overwhelmingly approves a bipartisan funding package that funds all agencies except the Department of Homeland Security beyond Feb 13, and it includes a two‑week temporary DHS funding measure struck between President Trump and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer [1][2].
Jan 31, 2026 – A partial government shutdown begins, halting appropriations for the Pentagon, DHS and other departments; essential services continue while many workers face delayed pay or possible furloughs [2].
Feb 1, 2026 – Speaker Mike Johnson tells Fox News Sunday there will be no immediate House vote on the funding package, saying it will be “a few days” before the measure reaches the floor, which likely extends the shutdown into the week [1].
Feb 1, 2026 – Johnson says he is in the Oval Office as President Trump, border czar Tom Homan and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer discuss the temporary DHS deal, indicating a possible path to agreement while warning that unmasking ICE agents could endanger officers [1].
Feb 1, 2026 – Lawmakers, including Sen. Chris Murphy, call for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s removal or impeachment over ICE actions in Minneapolis, describing the situation as a “dystopia” and accusing ICE of making the country less safe [1].
Feb 2, 2026 – President Donald Trump posts on social media urging the House to vote quickly to end the shutdown, insisting “there can be NO CHANGES at this time” and urging bipartisan support for the bill he brokered with Senate Democrats [2].
Feb 2, 2026 – House Democrats announce they will withhold votes from Speaker Johnson until the bill adds tighter ICE limits—such as agent unmasking, judicial warrants and ending roving patrols—after two Americans are killed in Minneapolis during ICE protests [2].
Feb 2, 2026 – The House Freedom Caucus and other GOP members press for full DHS funding and advance the SAVE Act, a proposal that would require proof of citizenship before Americans can vote [2].
Feb 13, 2026 – The temporary DHS funding measure expires, setting a deadline for Congress to decide on permanent DHS funding and any ICE reform provisions [2].
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