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House vote to reopen government tests GOP unity and Democratic resolve
The U.S. House moved toward a critical vote Tuesday on a procedural rule needed to advance a funding package aimed at ending a partial government shutdown, a step that highlighted divisions within the Republican Party and a strategic dilemma for Democrats.
Republican leaders worked to rally support behind the measure after the Senate revised the spending package by separating funding for the Department of Homeland Security and extending it for only two weeks. Several conservatives said they were still undecided, arguing that the Senate’s changes weakened Republican leverage and reopened debates over adding voting legislation. President Donald Trump urged lawmakers to move quickly, posted on truth social, “We need to get the Government open, and I hope all Republicans and Democrats will join me in supporting this Bill, and send it to my desk without delay. There can be no changes at this time.”
Two Republicans who had pushed to add voting requirements said they would support advancing the package after meeting with Trump at the White House, easing pressure on GOP leaders with a razor-thin majority.
Democrats, however, signaled they would not step in to help Republicans pass the procedural rule if it failed. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Republicans were responsible for moving their own rule, stating, “Republicans have a responsibility to move the rule.” He questioned why Democrats should assist after months of GOP claims of a governing mandate.
The debate follows growing Democratic anger over immigration enforcement actions, with some lawmakers arguing they could not support even temporary DHS funding without stronger safeguards. Rep. Ro Khanna said on national television, “I’m a firm no, and I’m going to advocate with colleagues that they vote no.”
Speaker Mike Johnson stressed that critical funding for emergency response, national security, and federal workers remained at stake, saying, “This is a funding package right now, and I don’t think we need to be playing games with government funding.” The outcome of the procedural vote will determine whether the House can quickly reopen the government or remain stalled.
