Congress Set to Vote on Government Reopening and Immigration Funding

House to Vote on Reopening Government, Extending ICE Funding

The US House of Representatives is set to vote today on a measure to reopen the government and extend funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The bill would also provide temporary relief from the ongoing partial shutdown.

According to reports, key House conservatives have agreed to support the bill, signaling a swift end to the current shutdown. The decision comes after President Trump’s 11th-hour intervention, which appears to have helped secure the necessary votes.

Separately, NASA has announced that it will delay its planned moon mission due to the ongoing government shutdown. The agency had previously stated that the mission would proceed as scheduled, but now plans to reschedule for a later date.

Meanwhile, House Democrats continue to express frustration with a Senate spending deal, which they claim does not adequately address their concerns. Despite this, it appears that the House bill is likely to pass, paving the way for the government to reopen and ICE funding to be extended.

The vote comes as the partial shutdown enters its third week, affecting thousands of federal employees who have been working without pay. The outcome of the vote will determine the fate of these workers and the broader impact on the US economy.

Source: Google News World