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House Prepares for Funding Vote Amid Shutdown Threat

1/30/2026

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Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said the House may act on funding Monday.
He emphasized bipartisan cooperation.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R) warned of a potential 'short shutdown' after Senate Democrats blocked funding package over the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) immigration policies.
Both parties are negotiating a continuing resolution to fund Homeland Security until February 13.
The Senate is expected to vote on the deal soon.

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Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said the House may act on funding Monday.
He emphasized bipartisan cooperation.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R) warned of a potential 'short shutdown' after Senate Democrats blocked funding package over the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) immigration policies.
Both parties are negotiating a continuing resolution to fund Homeland Security until February 13.
The Senate is expected to vote on the deal soon.