The U.S. House of Representatives is reviewing a bill to end the partial government shutdown. The shutdown began over the weekend. A final vote is expected on Tuesday.
Funding expired on Saturday for several agencies. These include the Pentagon and the Department of Transportation. A few other departments were also affected.
So far, disruption has been limited. Essential workers are still on the job. This includes troops and air traffic controllers.
Why the Shutdown Happened
The shutdown was triggered by a dispute in Congress. Immigration enforcement has become the main sticking point. Lawmakers failed to approve spending legislation before the deadline.
Short shutdowns like this have happened before. The Congressional Research Service notes 10 funding gaps since 1977. Most lasted three days or less. They also caused little real world impact.
This situation is different from the last shutdown. That one lasted 43 days in late 2025. This shutdown is expected to be much shorter.
Senate Deal Already Passed
The Senate approved a funding deal on Friday. The vote was strongly bipartisan. The agreement would restore funding quickly. It also gives lawmakers time to keep negotiating immigration enforcement policies.
House leaders are now preparing for a fast vote. Representative Tom Emmer confirmed a Tuesday vote is planned. A House committee will review the bill Monday. Debate could continue late into the night.
Passage Still Not Guaranteed
Even with leadership support, passage is not certain. Republicans hold the House by a narrow 218 to 213 margin. Democrats will gain another seat soon. Christian Menefee of Texas is expected to be sworn in.
Some Democrats oppose the deal. They say it does not allow enough time for negotiations. They want limits on immigration enforcement actions. Their concerns increased after a Minnesota incident last month. Two U.S. citizens were killed by DHS agents, sparking outrage.
Some Republicans may also object. Members of the party’s right flank could vote against the deal.
