The Senate passed a compromise on the government shutdown, and the House of Representatives faces a crucial "rules vote."

The compromise reached by the U.S. Senate to end the current partial government shutdown successfully overcame a major hurdle Monday night, paving the way for the legislation to be submitted to the House of Representatives for a vote on Tuesday. However, the bill may face a second procedural hurdle in the full House vote: the "rules vote." This vote requires a simple majority to begin debate and lead to a final vote. House votes are typically highly partisan, and Speaker Johnson needs a near-unanimous vote from Republican members to succeed. The current partial government shutdown (affecting approximately 78% of the federal government) has entered its third day because Congress failed to submit the remaining spending bills to Trump by January 30. The House previously passed an initial bipartisan bill aimed at funding the government until the end of fiscal year 2026 (September 30), but Democrats collectively opposed the plan in protest against Trump's crackdown on immigration in Minneapolis. (Jinshi)