House To Vote On Package To End Partial Shutdown

The House of Representatives is set to vote on a bill to fund several government sectors, as a partial shutdown continues. This bill aims to fully fund five government areas while extending Homeland Security funding until January 13th. Democratic leaders are largely against the measure, creating reliance on the narrow Republican majority for passage. Some Republicans may also oppose the bill due to concerns such as funding for CISA and a lack of the SAVE Act. While the Rules Committee advanced the measure, some Republicans are not yet supportive. The bill includes full-year funding for departments like Defense, Labor, and Transportation. Democrats want changes to DHS before full-year funding support, and some have expressed strong opposition to extending DHS funding. One Democrat has stated that they will vote in support, despite party lines. Speaker Johnson expressed confidence in ending the shutdown, though Democratic support is uncertain. The situation is complicated by differing views on DHS reforms and the necessity of judicial warrants.