Johnson says no quick House vote to end partial shutdown and blames Democrats for their ICE demands
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U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street after meeting Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.(AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali) President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago club, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Palm Beach, Fla., as he arrives to attend the wedding of White House deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino and Erin Elmore, the director of Art in Embassies at the U.S. Department of State. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.
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Main Idea: House Speaker Mike Johnson said a quick House vote to end the partial shutdown is unlikely as he and President Donald Trump push a deal that would let Congress debate new limits on ICE.
Key Points:
- Johnson said the funding package will take a few days to reach the House floor, which likely keeps the partial shutdown going into the week.
- Trump helped strike a Senate deal to split off short-term Homeland Security funding so lawmakers can focus on ICE rules next.
- Democrats are demanding tougher limits on ICE, including agents identifying themselves and ending some patrol tactics.
- The shutdown is affecting several federal agencies, and workers could face missed pay or furloughs if the standoff continues.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The shutdown can delay pay for federal workers and disrupt services people use, while the ICE fight keeps Congress from passing funding quickly.
Positive Impact
A short DHS bill could force debate on immigration rules and oversight that some voters want.
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- House Speaker Mike JohnsonpersonPrimaryEvaluated
Central figure whose decision on the House vote and public statements drive the article.
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The chamber where the funding package vote is delayed and procedural action is unfolding.
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