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Johnson delays House vote, partial shutdown continues this week

PUBLISHED Feb 1, 2026, 12:50 PM ET

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Johnson delays House vote, partial shutdown continues this week

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Washington, House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday that lawmakers will wait days before voting on a government funding package, prolonging a partial federal shutdown that began Saturday. Senators on Friday approved a two-week measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security after two shooting deaths during Minneapolis protests against ICE. Johnson said on Fox News Sunday he is relying on President Donald Trump to lead passage and separated DHS funding from a broader bill. Congress already approved half of this year’s spending bills; funding gaps affect the Pentagon, Homeland Security and Transportation. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Protests in Minneapolis involved incidents that prompted public outrage over ICE enforcement.
Friday: Senate approved a two-week temporary funding measure for DHS.
Saturday: A partial federal government shutdown began as some appropriations lapsed.
Sunday: Speaker Mike Johnson said a House vote would be delayed several days and cited reliance on President Trump.
Lawmakers set a near-term deadline to debate restrictions on ICE while DHS funding remains temporary.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 10
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 10

Who Benefited

House Republican leaders and senators negotiating the DHS carve-out gained leverage to shape immigration enforcement terms and set a near-term deadline for further negotiations.

Who Impacted

Federal workers in affected agencies, contractors and some Pentagon operations face pay uncertainty and potential furloughs if funding gaps persist.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 10
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 10
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

House Republican leaders and senators negotiating the DHS carve-out gained leverage to shape immigration enforcement terms and set a near-term deadline for further negotiations.

Who Impacted

Federal workers in affected agencies, contractors and some Pentagon operations face pay uncertainty and potential furloughs if funding gaps persist.