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End of government shutdown in sight after funding bill smashes through rebellion

Johnson rallied nearly all House Republicans to advance the rule for debate on the funding bill.

End of government shutdown in sight after funding bill smashes through rebellion
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This article1 analysis · Oct 10, 2026
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Feb 3, 2026
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Speaker Mike Johnson secured House approval of a procedural rule for a federal funding bill, advancing it toward a final vote and bringing an end to the shutdown closer. The vote followed threats by some conservatives to block the measure unless it included the SAVE America Act.

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker who secured support for the House rule vote

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Troy E. Nehls
R · TX-22

Representative who cast a vote during the House rule-vote proceedings

John W. Rose
R · TN-6

Representative who first voted against the rule and later switched his vote

Tim Burchett
R · TN-2

Representative who changed his position and supported the rule

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose handling of unrest was cited in Democrats’ opposition to the DHS funding bill

Andrew Ogles
R · TN-5

Representative who cast a vote during the House rule-vote proceedings

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative who did not vote with the Republican majority

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader whom conservatives said would be pressed to bring the SAVE America Act to a vote

Byron Donalds
R · FL-19

Representative who cast a vote during the House rule-vote proceedings

House Minority Leader who opposed the funding bill

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Minority Leader who opposed the SAVE America Act

Representative who changed her position and supported the rule

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Trump Signs Funding Bill Ending Partial Government Shutdown

The House passed a funding package intended to end the partial shutdown, and Johnson worked to secure support for it. Center outlets stress Johnson's challenge in assembling votes amid disputes over Homeland Security funding and ICE restrictions. Right-leaning outlets emphasize passage as a route out of the shutdown, with Fox News also highlighting Johnson's support for Trump's deal after earlier reservations.

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