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The Latest: House advances bill to end partial government shutdown

Johnson worked to secure enough Republican votes to move forward with funding legislation intended to end the partial shutdown.

The Latest: House advances bill to end partial government shutdown
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The House cleared a procedural hurdle on a funding package intended to end the partial government shutdown, with a final vote expected later that day. Speaker Mike Johnson was working to secure Republican support, while disputes over Homeland Security funding and the SAVE Act complicated the path forward.

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker leading the House effort to advance the funding package

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John W. Rose
R · TN-6

Representative who opposed moving forward with the funding bill

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who urged lawmakers not to change the funding measure and said he would sign it

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative who voted against moving forward with the funding bill

House Minority Leader who said Democrats would not help Republicans advance the procedural measure

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Minority Leader who opposed adding the SAVE Act to the funding package

Tom Emmer
R · MN-6

House Majority Whip supporting passage of the funding package

Representative who appeared to drop her demand to include the SAVE Act in the funding package

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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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