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GOP leaders labor for support ahead of key test vote on ending partial government shutdown

Johnson worked to secure support for the funding measure and said he expected an agreement on Homeland Security funding.

GOP leaders labor for support ahead of key test vote on ending partial government shutdown
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President Trump signed a funding bill that ended the partial government shutdown, after the House passed it 217-214. The measure funds Homeland Security for only two weeks, setting up another fight over immigration enforcement.

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Speaker of the House leading efforts to secure support for the funding bill and negotiate future Homeland Security funding

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Donald Trump
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President who signed the funding bill and urged Republicans to remain united

John Thune
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Senate majority leader commenting on the prospects for a Homeland Security funding agreement

House Democratic leader pressing for changes to Homeland Security's immigration operations

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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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