US House votes to end government shutdown over immigration operations
Summary
The US House of Representatives voted to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ending a 76-day partial government shutdown that affected immigration enforcement operations. The bill, supported by President Donald Trump, restores funding to most of DHS but leaves out new money for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and US Border Patrol.Key Facts
- The government shutdown lasted 76 days, the longest in DHS history.
- The House approved a Senate-passed bill by voice vote to end the shutdown.
- Funding was restored for most of DHS operations.
- The bill does not include new funding for ICE or US Border Patrol.
- Democrats want changes to immigration enforcement, while Republicans plan separate funding efforts for ICE and Border Patrol.
- The bipartisan bill now goes to President Donald Trump for final approval.
- The shutdown primarily affected immigration enforcement agencies.
- The vote signals cooperation between parties to end the funding gap.
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