February 3, 2026
House votes 217-214 to end partial shutdown after 4-day standoff
217-214 vote ends 4-day shutdown; DHS gets 10-day extension for ICE reform talks
The House voted 217-214 on February 3, 2026 to end the four-day partial government shutdown. Twenty-one Democrats joined 196 Republicans to pass the bill. Nineteen Democrats and 21 Republicans voted against the measure.
The shutdown began February 1 when Congress failed to pass funding before the midnight deadline. It affected only the Department of Homeland Security, which received just a 10-day extension through February 13. Other agencies got full-year funding through September 30.
Democrats demanded ICE reforms as part of the deal. They wanted body cameras for agents, higher standards for arrest warrants, and a ban on agents wearing masks during enforcement actions. The demands came after ICE agents shot two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis in January.
The two people killed by federal agents were Renee Good, a 39-year-old protester, and Alex Pretti, a 28-year-old bystander. Both were shot during immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis on January 7. No federal agents were killed or seriously injured during the protests.
House Speaker Mike Johnson managed the bipartisan compromise. He had to balance demands from conservative Republicans who wanted stricter immigration enforcement with moderate Republicans concerned about government shutdowns. Johnson told reporters the deal was the best possible outcome given the divided Congress.
The procedural vote to bring the bill to the floor passed 217-215. That narrow margin showed how close Republicans came to losing control of the House chamber. If one more Republican had voted no, Democrats could have forced their own version of the funding bill.
President Trump signed the measure quickly after it passed. He urged House members to pass the bill without amendments, saying any changes would risk another shutdown. Trump had previously threatened to veto any bill that included ICE reforms.
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What you can do
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civic action
Contact your representatives about DHS funding and ICE reforms
Tell your representatives to support ICE reforms including body cameras, higher warrant standards, and mask bans while avoiding government shutdowns. Explain that shutdowns hurt federal workers and families who depend on government services.
find your representative at congress.gov
My name is [Name] and I am calling from [City]. I am calling about the recent government shutdown and ICE reforms. I support funding DHS without shutdowns, but I also want to see common-sense reforms like body cameras for ICE agents and higher standards for arrest warrants. Can you tell me where the representative stands on these issues?
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civic action
Support organizations defending immigrant rights
Donate to or volunteer with organizations that provide legal assistance to immigrant communities and advocate for humane immigration policies. These groups help people navigate complex immigration systems and defend against unjust enforcement actions.
memberships@aclu.org
I am calling to support the ACLU work defending immigrant rights and challenging unconstitutional ICE practices. I am concerned about the recent shootings in Minneapolis and want to help fund legal challenges to protect civil liberties.
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understanding
Learn about immigration enforcement oversight
Study how congressional oversight can improve immigration enforcement while protecting civil liberties. Understanding the oversight process helps you advocate for effective reforms that balance security and rights.
I am calling to request information about congressional oversight of immigration enforcement. I want to understand how Congress can hold ICE accountable while ensuring effective enforcement of immigration laws.