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✨The shutdown began on the night of February 1, 2026 (Saturday).
✨The Senate approved the bill last week.
✨The House of Representatives passed it on February 3rd with a very close vote of 217-214 (there was bipartisan support, but opposition from both sides).
✨With Trump's signature, federal employees will receive their shutdown pay, and most government agencies will return to normal immediately.
✨Major departments other than DHS (Defense, Education, Health, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, etc.) are fully funded for the year.
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