US House passes funding bill to end 76-day partial shutdown

The U.S. House of Representatives on May 1 unanimously passed a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill by voice vote, a measure that had already cleared the Senate. The bill, which funds most departments under the DHS, has been sent to the White House for President Donald Trump's signature. The president's approval will officially end a 76-day partial government shutdown that began on Feb. 14. This shutdown marks the longest in U.S. history, causing difficulties for numerous key agencies in maintaining operations and paying employees. The Democratic Party had opposed funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Border Patrol, which carry out President Trump's immigration policies.