AdvertisementThe agreement is intended to give lawmakers more time to address Democratic demands to curb ICE tactics while averting a partial government shutdown. The Senate finalized the deal Friday evening on a 71-29 vote, hours before a midnight deadline to avert a government shutdown. Both of California’s Democratic senators, Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla, voted against the Senate deal. Other Republican lawmakers have already signaled the possible hurdles Democrats will face as they try to rein in ICE. The last government shutdown tied to a debate over healthcare exposed how quickly negotiations can collapse when no agreement is reached.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 31, 2026 11:26 UTC