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House Speaker Confident Vote Will End Shutdown by February 3

2/2/2026

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Mike Johnson (R-La.), the U.S. House Speaker, acknowledged logistical challenges in gathering House members while expressing confidence that a vote will end the shutdown on February 3, 2026.
The shutdown began on January 31 after Congress failed to pass a funding measure, affecting Defense and Education.
The Senate passed a spending package on January 30, but the House was out of session.

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Mike Johnson (R-La.), the U.S. House Speaker, acknowledged logistical challenges in gathering House members while expressing confidence that a vote will end the shutdown on February 3, 2026.
The shutdown began on January 31 after Congress failed to pass a funding measure, affecting Defense and Education.
The Senate passed a spending package on January 30, but the House was out of session.