US House votes to clear path for final shutdown vote

February 3, 2026 • Google News World

House Approves Final Vote to End Government Shutdown as Trump Meets Colombian President

The US House of Representatives has cleared the way for a final vote on a package to fund the government, paving the way for an end to the ongoing shutdown. The meeting comes after President Donald Trump met with Colombian President Ivan Duque Maldonado.

According to reports, two Republican lawmakers voted against ending the shutdown. The House is expected to hold a final vote on the package later today.

In related news, House Democrats have expressed disappointment over a Senate spending deal that they claim does not meet their needs. However, no further details on this matter are available at this time.

Additionally, Axios reports that President Trump’s last-minute intervention has helped put Representative Kevin Johnson within reach of ending the shutdown. No further information is available on this topic.

The House will hold its final vote on the package to fund the government later today.

Source: Google News World