Trump Signs Bill Ending Partial Government Shutdown After Narrow House Vote

by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief

(Worthy News) – President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed legislation ending a four-day partial government shutdown after the House narrowly approved a sweeping funding package earlier in the day.

The measure passed the House 217–214, clearing 11 of the 12 annual appropriations bills and funding most of the federal government through Sept. 30. The remaining unresolved portion covers the Department of Homeland Security, which received a short-term extension through Feb. 13 as negotiations continue.

House Speaker Mike Johnson relied on near-unanimous Republican support, with 21 Democrats breaking from Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to advance the bill. Johnson said the vote reflected a consensus-building approach aimed at reopening the government while allowing time to resolve disputes over immigration enforcement.

Ahead of the vote, Trump urged lawmakers to act quickly, warning against further delays and calling a prolonged shutdown “pointless and destructive.” The Senate had passed the package last week, separating DHS funding to permit additional talks.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said the drawn-out process was typical of major legislation, noting that final votes often come together at the last moment.

With the bill signed, Congress has secured funding for most federal operations, including defense, transportation, education, and health programs, while negotiations over DHS are expected to continue in the coming weeks.

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