WASHINGTON (AP/WBAP/KLIF News) – The House passed a bill Monday afternoon that would fund federal agencies through February 8th.
The 266-150 vote came hours after the Senate passed the bill.
The move marks the potential end of a government shutdown that began Saturday after Democrats derailed a Republican measure that would have kept government open until Feb. 16.
Democrats wanted to pressure the GOP to cut a deal protecting young immigrants from deportation and boosting federal spending.
Moderates from both parties pressured leaders to end the shutdown and compromise.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats agreed to back the bill reopening government after he and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell agreed to begin debating an immigration bill by Feb. 8.
The bill is expected to be signed by President Trump.
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