House Republicans divided on federal funding bill amid partial shutdown

Last week, President Trump came to a deal with Senate Democratic leadership to pass a bill to fund the government through September 30. Democrats previously withheld support, demanding significant reforms for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. The deal Democrats struck with Trump would fully fund every other part of the government but provide only two weeks of funding for the Department of Homeland Security and ICE. This will give Republicans and Democrats in Congress more time to agree on restrictions and guardrails for ICE’s conduct.

Last week, the House was unable to reconvene in time to vote on the bill, so a partial government shutdown commenced Friday night at midnight. Now, Speaker Mike Johnson is once again struggling to wrangle the unruly Republican factions in the chamber. He can now only afford one GOP defection to pass any party line bill. A key rules vote is expected Tuesday to allow the bill agreed by Trump and Senate Democrats to come to the House floor. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is currently leading a small revolt against the bill, demanding new restrictive voter ID laws in return. Trump has been calling Republican House members and has publicly called on them to pass the bill without delay with no changes that could delay its passage.

House Democrats also say they are not inclined to help Republicans pass the bill. Some have said they are a “firm no” because they object to any further funding for ICE without passing significant reforms.

DHS Secretary Noem says ICE agents to be issued body-warn cameras in Minnesota.