The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a government funding package aimed at ending a partial federal government shutdown that began over the weekend. The measure passed by a narrow 217-214 vote and was sent to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature, effectively reopening most federal operations that had been stalled due to the funding lapse.
The legislation, totaling approximately $1.2 trillion, funds most federal agencies, including the Defense, Education, Treasury, Labor and State departments, through the end of the current fiscal year on September 30, 2026. However, funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was extended only through February 13, 2026, setting the stage for renewed negotiations later this month.
House leaders and the White House had negotiated the package with bipartisan input after disagreements over immigration enforcement policy, particularly demands by Democrats for increased oversight of agencies such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Those disputes centered on issues including body-worn cameras for agents, arrest warrant requirements, and limits on certain enforcement practices following high-profile incidents.
The tight vote reflected deep partisan divides. A handful of lawmakers from both parties broke ranks: 21 Republicans and 21 Democrats crossed party lines on the final passage, underscoring the tenuous support for the compromise.
President Trump signed the bill shortly after the House vote, formally ending the partial shutdown and allowing furloughed federal employees to return to work. Both sides now face a 10-day deadline to negotiate changes to immigration enforcement funding and oversight before DHS funding lapses again and another shutdown risk arises.