Senators cleared a key hurdle for a bill affecting most federal agencies, with the House set for a crucial rules vote amid partisan divisions over immigration policy.
The U.S. Senate advanced a compromise bill to end the partial government shutdown affecting 78% of federal departments. The legislation cleared a major procedural step Monday night and moves to the House for a rules vote Tuesday, requiring a simple majority before debate and final passage. Speaker Mike Johnson must secure near-unanimous GOP support as Democrats oppose funding tied to President Donald Trump’s Minneapolis immigration crackdown. The shutdown entered its third day, disrupting operations across most federal agencies.