US Shutdown Nears End After Narrow House Vote on Funding

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Written by Aaron S.,

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Last Updated: February 03, 2026

Key Takeaways

Congress passed a $1.2 trillion bill to fund most federal operations until September 30, which ended a brief four-day shutdown;
Trump is expected to sign the bill and reopen the government, provided there are no Senate changes;
Homeland Security gets only two weeks of funding as immigration debates continue in Congress.

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US Shutdown Nears End After Narrow House Vote on Funding

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The United States is close to ending its short government shutdown after lawmakers passed a funding bill in the House of Representatives.

The measure, already approved by the Senate, is now awaiting President Donald Trump’s signature.

The House passed the bill on February 3 with a narrow 217–214 vote. It allows about $1.2 trillion in federal spending and keeps most government operations funded until September 30.

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Although some Democrats supported it, many opposed parts of the bill related to immigration enforcement.

President Trump is expected to approve the legislation as long as it remains unchanged from the version passed by the Senate. Once signed, most government functions will resume.

However, the Department of Homeland Security will receive funding for only two more weeks while Congress continues to debate issues involving US US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the US Border Patrol.

This four-day shutdown was limited in scope compared to the 43-day closure in 2025, which had disrupted several legislative efforts, including discussions on digital asset regulations. The short duration this time meant fewer delays in key federal work.

One of the first outcomes of reopening the government will likely be the release of the January employment report from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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