Senate Passes Government Shutdown Compromise Bill, House Faces Crucial "Rule Vote" Test

Odaily News: The compromise bill reached by the U.S. Senate to end the current partial government shutdown cleared a significant hurdle on Monday evening, paving the way for the legislation to be voted on in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. However, the bill may face a second procedural obstacle during the full House vote, known as a "rule vote." This vote requires a simple majority to open debate and proceed to a final vote. House votes are typically highly partisan, and Speaker Johnson will need nearly all Republican members to vote in unison to succeed. As Congress failed to submit the remaining spending bills to Trump by January 30th, the current partial government shutdown (affecting approximately 78% of federal government departments) has entered its third day. The House previously passed an initial bipartisan bill aimed at funding the government through the end of the 2026 fiscal year (i.e., September 30th), but Democrats collectively opposed the plan in protest of Trump's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. (Jin10)