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On January 29, 2026, the Senate rejected a procedural vote to advance a six-bill government funding package by a vote of 45 to 55, falling short of the 60 votes needed. The package included appropriations for the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation and other agencies through September 30, 2026.

On January 29, 2026, the Senate rejected a procedural vote to advance a six-bill government funding package by a vote of 45 to 55, falling short of the 60 votes needed. The package included appropriations for the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation and other agencies through September 30, 2026.

Seven Republican senators joined all Democrats in voting against the funding package. The Republicans who voted no were Senators Ted Budd, Ron Johnson, Mike Lee, Ashley Moody, Rand Paul, Rick Scott and Tommy Tuberville.

Seven Republican senators joined all Democrats in voting against the funding package. The Republicans who voted no were Senators Ted Budd, Ron Johnson, Mike Lee, Ashley Moody, Rand Paul, Rick Scott and Tommy Tuberville.

The legislation included funding for multiple government divisions, including the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Act, Transportation and Housing Appropriations Act, Financial Services Appropriations Act, National Security and State Department Appropriations Act, and Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act.

The legislation included funding for multiple government divisions, including the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Act, Transportation and Housing Appropriations Act, Financial Services Appropriations Act, National Security and State Department Appropriations Act, and Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act.

President Trump stated during a Cabinet meeting that negotiations were progressing and he believed the sides were "getting close" to a deal. Trump said he hoped to work "in a very bipartisan way" to avoid a shutdown and that Democrats also did not want to see one occur.

President Trump stated during a Cabinet meeting that negotiations were progressing and he believed the sides were "getting close" to a deal. Trump said he hoped to work "in a very bipartisan way" to avoid a shutdown and that Democrats also did not want to see one occur.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer outlined three main demands: ending roving patrols by ICE officers with tighter warrant rules, establishing a code of conduct for federal law enforcement officers' use of force, and prohibiting officers from wearing masks while requiring body cameras and proper identification.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer outlined three main demands: ending roving patrols by ICE officers with tighter warrant rules, establishing a code of conduct for federal law enforcement officers' use of force, and prohibiting officers from wearing masks while requiring body cameras and proper identification.

Government funding for affected agencies was set to expire at midnight on Friday, January 31, 2026. A shutdown would impact agencies including the Departments of Homeland Security, Defense, Transportation and Health and Human Services, potentially forcing some federal employees to work without pay.

Government funding for affected agencies was set to expire at midnight on Friday, January 31, 2026. A shutdown would impact agencies including the Departments of Homeland Security, Defense, Transportation and Health and Human Services, potentially forcing some federal employees to work without pay.

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Democrats are threatening another reckless government shutdown after already forcing a historic 43-day closure last year. Now they're using recent law enforcement incidents as a political excuse to block funding for border security and ICE, even though House Republicans already passed fully negotiated spending bills that Democrats themselves requested and agreed to.

Democrats are threatening another reckless government shutdown after already forcing a historic 43-day closure last year. Now they're using recent law enforcement incidents as a political excuse to block funding for border security and ICE, even though House Republicans already passed fully negotiated spending bills that Democrats themselves requested and agreed to.

Republicans are finally bending to pressure and considering splitting DHS funding after federal agents murdered Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. The emerging deal shows even this White House understands public sentiment is overwhelmingly against ICE being unleashed on Americans, forcing GOP senators to decouple homeland security talks from other funding bills.

Republicans are finally bending to pressure and considering splitting DHS funding after federal agents murdered Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. The emerging deal shows even this White House understands public sentiment is overwhelmingly against ICE being unleashed on Americans, forcing GOP senators to decouple homeland security talks from other funding bills.

Senate Blocks Funding Package, Trump Says Deal to Avert Shutdown Is Close

Senate Blocks Funding Package, Trump Says Deal to Avert Shutdown Is Close

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Democrats are threatening another government shutdown after dragging the country through a 43-day standoff last year over Obamacare subsidies. Now they're using recent law enforcement incidents as a pretext to block funding, refusing to honor a fully negotiated deal they requested and received. Republicans already passed the spending bills through the House, but Democrats won't provide the votes needed to break a filibuster, holding vital military and disaster response funding hostage over politics.

Democrats are threatening another government shutdown after dragging the country through a 43-day standoff last year over Obamacare subsidies. Now they're using recent law enforcement incidents as a pretext to block funding, refusing to honor a fully negotiated deal they requested and received. Republicans already passed the spending bills through the House, but Democrats won't provide the votes needed to break a filibuster, holding vital military and disaster response funding hostage over politics.

Republicans are finally bending to Democratic pressure after federal officers shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, recognizing it would be untenable to hold Defense Department funding hostage. Senate Democrats united behind common-sense reforms like ending roving patrols, requiring proper warrants and implementing body cameras for federal agents. Even the Trump White House understands public sentiment is overwhelmingly against ICE being unleashed on the American public.

Republicans are finally bending to Democratic pressure after federal officers shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, recognizing it would be untenable to hold Defense Department funding hostage. Senate Democrats united behind common-sense reforms like ending roving patrols, requiring proper warrants and implementing body cameras for federal agents. Even the Trump White House understands public sentiment is overwhelmingly against ICE being unleashed on the American public.

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