House Passes $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill to Avert Government Shutdown

The House approved a $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown, focusing on funding for Homeland Security. The bill, now awaiting President Trump's signature, will fund most of the federal government and includes short-term funding for Homeland Security to address immigration enforcement issues.

In a decisive move on Tuesday, the House passed a $1.2 trillion spending bill, effectively bringing an end to the partial government shutdown. The legislation will now be sent to President Donald Trump, who has signaled his intent to sign it into law.

The package covers 11 of the 12 annual appropriations bills required to fund the government through September 30. It leaves only the Department of Homeland Security funding to be negotiated, where Democrats seek more oversight on enforcement operations.

Speaker Mike Johnson secured the vote, which split 217-214, amid internal GOP negotiations. The measure also contains a short-term deal for the Department of Homeland Security, extending funding to February 13 while lawmakers continue discussions on immigration and Customs Enforcement issues.

(With inputs from agencies.)